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Published: Jun 27, 2020 . Modified: Jun 27, 2020 by Joy Cadwising · 4 Comments

Zucchini Noodle Filipino Pancit

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Filipino Pancit is a combination of stir-fried rice noodles, mixed vegetables, and pork or chicken or shrimp (or a combination of both) and infused with soy sauce. It is a traditionally must have especially on birthdays (a belief that is meant to symbolize long life and good health).

Just like other pancit varieties that are cooked with rice noodles, it is a staple dish served on a special festive occasion and is also served in any street food stands all over the country.

I cook and eat pancit not only because it is delicious and gives me nourishment, but it is also a way to celebrate, share our culture identity and fight homesickness.

Talking about authenticity, pancit is prepared with rice vermicelli. However, in this dish, I used Zucchini. Don’t get me wrong, I love rice noodle, I eat rice a lot and it is in my repertoire. So why Zucchini noodles? I think we have to blame whoever introduced “Zoodles”. You might even say ooow….that’s a lot of vegetables! But isn’t it that's what we need we need most of the time. Also as a bonus, you’re giving a lot of space for that sweet dessert that you’re looking forward.

What is good about this dish is that you can cook all the vegetables and shrimp or any protein of your choice ahead of time, except leave the zucchini alone until when you’re ready to serve. Heat it all until hot and just add the raw zucchini, mix it up, season to your liking then serve immediately.

Zucchini Noodle Filipino Pancit

Healthy and Delicious Zucchini Noodle Filipino Pancit
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Course Appetizer, Starter, Main course,
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4
Calories 359 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
  • 340 grams shrimp, peeled see note 1
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 500 grams Zucchini noodles  or 5 medium zucchini see note 2
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 100 grams green beans, sliced to 3” long
  • 1 large carrot, julienne to 3” long
  • 100 grams cabbage, shredded
  • 100 grams snow peas, tips cut off and side strings removed
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • chopped green onions and coriander  for garnish
  • lime

Instructions
 

  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.  Add shrimp, soy sauce, pepper, and brown sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes over high heat. Turn off the heat and transfer the shrimp in a bowl and keep aside.
  • Using the same wok or skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté the shallots for a minute over medium heat. Turn the heat to high, add the cabbage and green beans, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the snow peas, carrots, and chicken stock, stir it for a few minutes, add the red bell pepper and continue cooking as you combine all the vegetables for another minute or according to your liking.
  • Turn off the heat, add the cooked shrimp and zucchini noodles. Combine thoroughly season with more pepper and salt if needed. Serve immediately top with chopped green onions and or cilantro and finish with a nice squeeze of lime.

Notes

Note 1: When using chicken or pork instead of shrimp, cut the meat (you need a pound) into bite sizes, sauté for a few minutes or until it starts to brown and sizzles over medium heat. Add the garlic, cook for a minute. Add soy sauce, pepper and sugar and let it boil for a 1 minute in high heat. Proceed to step 2.
Note2: If you can’t find already spiralized Zucchini and you don’t have spiralizer like me, mandoline or julienne peeler, carefully carve the strips with your knife from the zucchini and stop when you reach the core. This way, it will look more rustic and have a thicker bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1685mgPotassium: 922mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4309IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 3mg
Keyword filipino, Healthier, pancit, zucchini noodles
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  1. Diane says

    June 27, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    Delicious!

    • mjoycadwising says

      July 05, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you!

  2. Christine Childs says

    June 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    This looks delicious and I love the pictures… very well done.

    • mjoycadwising says

      July 05, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you!

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