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Pancit Bato
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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
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Noodles recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: pancit bato, pancit bato guisado
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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.

Notes

Cooking Tips of Pancit Bato Recipe:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.