How to Cook Pancit Bato
Pancit Bato is a Filipino stir-fried noodle dish featuring chewy Pancit Bato noodles, succulent pork and shrimp, and a savory sauce, originating from Bato, Camarines Sur.
Prep Time12 minutes mins
Cook Time22 minutes mins
Total Time34 minutes mins
Course: Noodles recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: pancit bato, pancit bato guisado
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Manny
- 500 grams Pancit Bato dried noodles
- 2 cups pork boiled, cut into strips
- 1 cup medium size shrimp shelled
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pc white onion chopped
- 1 pc carrot sliced
- 1 pc red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 cup snow peas sitsaro, stringed
- 1 cup green beans sliced
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 4 Tbsp. patis fish sauce
- 4 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper or to taste
- cooking oil
- liquid seasoning to taste
- kalamansi as condiment
How to cook Pancit Bato:
Boil the pork, drain and cut into strips. Bring the pork broth to a boil and add in the shrimp shells and head. Remove the shells and head from the broth and reserve the liquid for late use.
In a large wok, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until aromatic. Add in pork and shrimp and saute for 3 minutes.
Pour the soy sauce, patis and black pepper and saute for another 3 minutes. Pour 8 cups of pork and shrimp broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add in the noodles and cover. Simmer for about 5 to 8 minutes or until the dried noodles have absorbed most of the broth. You can add more water if it too dry.
Next is add in the vegetables and cook for another 3 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked. Stir until all the ingredients are well mixed. Season with liquid seasoning according to our desired amount and taste.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve with calamansi and patis as condiment.
Cooking Tips of Pancit Bato Recipe:
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Use High-Quality Noodles: To enhance the texture and overall quality of your Pancit Bato, opt for high-quality Pancit Bato noodles, which should be slightly chewy and absorbent when cooked.
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Properly Season the Broth: The flavorful base of this dish comes from the broth. Ensure you season it well with soy sauce, patis, and black pepper to infuse the noodles and ingredients with a delicious taste.
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Keep the Vegetables Fresh: Add the vegetables towards the end of the cooking process to preserve their vibrant colors and crunchiness, ensuring a delightful visual appeal and texture in your Pancit Bato.