Sotanghon Pancit

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Sotanghon Pancit.

1. Step 1

   Begin by soaking the mung bean vermicelli in a bowl of hot water for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.

2. Step 2

   Once softened, drain the noodles and cut them to your preferred length, then set them aside.

3. Step 3

   Next, take dried wood ear mushrooms and soak them in water until they become pliable.

4. Step 4

   After draining, chop the mushrooms into 1-inch pieces.

5. Step 5

   In a saucepan heated over medium-high, add vegetable oil and sauté minced garlic until it turns golden brown, about 2 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Remove the garlic and reserve it for garnishing later.

7. Step 7

   In the same pan, toss in chopped onion along with achiote powder, cooking until the onion is translucent, which should take around 5 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Stir in the chopped cooked chicken, soy sauce, and fish sauce, then crumble in a chicken bouillon cube, stirring until it dissolves.

9. Step 9

   Pour in 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

10. Step 10

    Once boiling, add shredded cabbage, chopped bok choy, and carrot, followed by the soaked vermicelli, mushrooms, ground black pepper, and chili powder if you like a kick.

11. Step 11

    Cook while stirring until the pancit is slightly dry, which should take about 5 minutes.

12. Step 12

    Finally, transfer the delicious pancit to a serving platter and adorn it with sliced hard-boiled eggs and the crispy garlic for a beautiful presentation.

13. Step 13

    Enjoy this vibrant dish that brings a taste of tradition to your table!.