Pancit (Pansit)

Whether you prefer to spell it Pancit or Pansit, this dish is another very traditional Philippine food.

• 6 ounces Rice Sticks (very thin noodles)
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 inch fresh ginger root (chopped fine)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups shredded Pak Choy, Chinese Cabbage (or regular cabbage as a last resort)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 large green onion (minced, save for garnish)

Heat oil, add to hot oil the onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute about three minutes until the onion is brown, stirring occassionally.

Add Pak Choy, oyster sauce, soy sauce, pepper, and 1/4 cup water, Cook two more minutes.

Place warm noodles on a platter. Pour the Pak Choy mixture over the noodles and garnish with the minced green onion.

• Add a small amount of thinly cut carrot strips to Pak Choy before frying.
• Include tiny pieces of pork or whole shrimp in Pak Choy mixture
• Garnish with thin slices of fresh lime. Lime makes a delicious difference.

Recipe Approved by Vicky Wisti