The second recipe I’m sharing for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is this easy vegan pancit! This recipe is extra special because it’s a recipe from my Auntie Fe–my biological aunt who found my mom and me when I was seventeen years old! Before meeting my biological family, I didn’t know much about my Filipina roots, and pancit was the first meal my Auntie Fe made for us!
What Kind of Noodles Should I Use? Where Can I Find Them?
There are many types of pancit, but my family uses the Buddha Brand Rice Stick noodles, which you should be able to find at your local Asian market. If you can’t find that brand, any brand of rice noodles will work. Just make sure they’re the thin rice vermicelli noodles!
How Do I Julienne Carrots?
I’m sure professional chefs can julienne carrots in no time, but I don’t have that skill yet. That’s why I use a julienne peeler I found on Amazon! It is so quick and easy to use, and I recommend purchasing one!
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Credit: My Auntie Fe, who shared her recipe with me.
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[recipe-ingredients]
* 1 1/2 Tbsp oil
* 1 onion, thinly sliced
* 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
* 3 carrots, julienned
* 1 1/2 cups broccoli
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 tsp ginger, minced
* 1 block tofu, cubed
* 1 package noodles (thin rice vermicelli)
* 3 cups water
* 1/2 cup oil
* Soy sauce, to taste (use tamari if gluten-free)
* Salt, pepper, MSG, to taste
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[recipe-directions]
1. Add oil to frying pan and heat over medium heat. While oil is heating, soak noodles in hot water to soften them.
2. Once hot, add sliced onions and bell peppers.
3. When onions start becoming translucent, add julienned carrots.
4. When carrots begin to soften, add in minced garlic, minced ginger, and broccoli.
5. Once broccoli is bright green and getting softer, add in cubed tofu and season with pepper and soy sauce.
6. When tofu is warmed through, remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
7. Put frying pan back on heat and add in 3 cups water and 1/2 cup oil.
8. Bring to a boil and add noodles.
9. Stir until noodles have cooked through and no water remains.
10. Add vegetables and tofu to the noodles.
11. Season with soy sauce, salt, pepper, and MSG.
12. Enjoy!
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