Pancit Bihon with Canned Sardines (Pancit Sardinas)
This savory pancit recipe features a delightful fusion of flavors with canned sardines in tomato sauce, offering a unique twist on a Filipino favorite.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 568kcal
Equipment
- 1 wok or large pan
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Avocado Oil or any neutral oil like canola, vegetable oil
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 15 ounce Canned sardines in tomato sauce (original or spicy)
- ⅓ cup Tomato paste
- ½ cup Soy sauce light or dark
- 2 cups water
- 8 ounce Pancit bihon noodles Cornstarch Sticks
- 1 pound Snow peas (ends trimmed) or any other vegetables you prefer
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- salt
Instructions
- Soak the pancit bihon noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan or wok, heat some cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent.3 tablespoon Avocado Oil, 6 cloves Garlic, 1 cup onion
- Add the canned sardines (including the tomato sauce) into the pan with the sautéed garlic and onion.15 ounce Canned sardines in tomato sauce
- Stir in soy sauce to taste and tomato paste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.⅓ cup Tomato paste, ½ cup Soy sauce, ½ teaspoon pepper, salt
- Add the soaked and drained pancit bihon noodles to the pan. Toss everything together gently to combine. If the mixture seems dry, you can add a bit of water or broth gradually to moisten the noodles and create a sauce.8 ounce Pancit bihon noodles, 2 cups water
- Let everything simmer together for a few more minutes until the noodles are heated through and well-coated with the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let everything simmer together for a few more minutes until the noodles are heated through and well-coated with the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Add the snow peas (or other vegetables) to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften slightly.1 pound Snow peas (ends trimmed)
- Once ready, transfer the pancit bihon with sardines to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Don't skip the soak. Bihon noodles need to be softened in warm water first or they'll soak up all your sauce and turn gummy in the pan.
- Use the whole can. The tomato sauce in the sardine can is where most of your flavor lives. Don't drain it.
- Tomato paste is the upgrade. It takes the sauce from good to really good. Just a tablespoon makes a difference.
- Add water gradually. Pancit sardinas should be saucy, not soupy. Add water a little at a time so you control the consistency.
- Calamansi at the end. A squeeze of calamansi or lemon right before serving brightens the whole dish. Don't skip it.
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 87.7g | Protein: 17.5g | Fat: 16.1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 3.9g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
