04/14/2026
These are four ways to do noodles right — rich, bright, savory, and loaded with texture.
🥬🫛Pancit (Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles)
- 4 tbsp neutral oil
- 8 oz pork (shoulder, belly, or loin), 1/2" cubes
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, 1" cubes
- 1 yellow onion, julienned
- 7 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp achiote powder (optional)
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 to 2 tsp fish sauce (optional)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 8 oz vermicelli rice noodles
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Lemon or lime juice (optional)
Steps
1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high. Stir-fry pork until browned. Set aside.
2. Add 1 tbsp oil, cook chicken undisturbed for 2–3 min, then stir-fry until browned. Set aside.
3. In leftover fat, cook onion with a pinch of salt over medium heat until soft and browned. Add garlic for 30–45 sec until fragrant, then achiote if using. Set aside.
4. Add remaining oil, turn heat to high. Stir-fry carrots, celery, peas, and cabbage with a pinch of salt for about 90 sec. Set aside.
5. Add oyster sauce, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and stock to wok or pan. Bring to simmer.
6. Add noodles and stir until liquid is absorbed and noodles are tender (about 3–4 min).
7. Return all cooked meat and veggies to wok. Toss to combine.
8. Garnish with lemon/lime juice and optional green onions.
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Garlic Noodles
Sauce:
- 3⅓ tbsp light brown sugar
- 3⅓ tbsp oyster sauce
- 3⅓ tsp light soy sauce
- 1¼ tsp sesame oil
- 1⅔ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Noodles:
- 16 oz fresh Chinese-style egg noodles or 8 oz dried spaghetti
Aromatics:
- 5⅓ tbsp salted butter
- 1 bunch green onions
- 20 cloves garlic, minced
Steps:
1. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Cook noodles per package, drain, set aside.
3. Slice green onions, mince garlic.
4. Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high. Optionally brown it.
5. Add garlic + 3/4 of green onions. Sauté until fragrant and lightly browned.
6. Lower heat, stir in sauce. Add noodles, toss to coat and warm through.
7. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
8. Garnish with remaining green onions. Serve hot!
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🍋🟩 PAD THAI Recipe
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 5 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp Thai chili sauce or sriracha
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 8 oz protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu), chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
For Serving
- Lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro
- Extra bean sprouts
- Ground chili or cayenne (optional)
Steps
1. Cook noodles until just tender. Rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Stir-fry protein in 1.5 tbsp oil over medium-high heat until cooked.
4. Push to the side, add a bit more oil, then scramble eggs in the pan.
5. Add garlic, bean sprouts, noodles, and sauce. Toss gently to combine.
6. Add half the green onions and peanuts. Toss again, then remove from heat.
7. Top with*remaining onions, peanuts, cilantro, lime wedges, and extra sprouts.
8. Serve hot.
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🥕 Lo Mein Recipe
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chicken or veggie stock (or water)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 16 oz Chinese egg noodles or spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine)
- 1 lb chicken breast (or other protein), cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2.5 cups mixed vegetables, sliced 1/4” thick
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Steps
1. Mix all sauce ingredients until sugar dissolves. Set it aside.
2. Toss chicken with 1 tbsp of the sauce. Let sit while prepping veggies.
3. Boil until just al dente (1–2 min less than package). Rinse with cold water, toss with a little oil.
4. Stir-fry:
- Heat oil in a wok or pan.
- Cook chicken until done, remove.
- Stir-fry veggies for 2–3 min until crisp-tender.
5. Combine:
- Add noodles and sauce to pan, toss for 1–2 min until glossy and thick.
- Return chicken, mix well.
6. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.