Pancit Upo
Pancit Upo with tender pork and bottle gourd squash for a tasty noodle stir-fry. Easy and economical to make, it's sure to be a family favorite!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 pound pork belly, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon annatto powder
- 2 cups water
- 1 large upo, peeled and cut into strips (about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces pancit bihon (rice noodles)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a wide pan or wok over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 2
Add pork and cook, occasionally stirring, until lightly browned.
- 3
Add annatto powder and stir to coat meat.
- 4
Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender and liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.
- 5
Increase heat to medium. Add upo and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until half-done.
- 6
Add noodles and cook, stirring to separate.
- 7
Add oyster sauce and stir to distribute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until noodles cooked through, upo is tender yet crisp, and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- 9
Serve hot.