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Vegetarian Pancit Sotanghon

Vegetarian Pancit Sotanghon

Vegetarian Pancit Sotanghon — fresh vegetables prepared Filipino-style with garlic and shrimp paste. A light and flavorful side dish.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb. vermicelli noodles
  • 1.5 cup chopped celery stalk
  • 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
  • 2 cup chopped cabbage
  • 1 large arge carrot (julienned)
  • 1.5 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 2 tsp annatto powder mixed with 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the noodles in a bowl of water until it becomes soft, but not soggy. Drain the water and set the noodles aside.

  2. Heat the oil in a cooking pot.

  3. Sauté the garlic, onion, and celery

  4. Once the onion becomes soft, pour-in the vegetable broth and annatto water. Let boil.

  5. Add the cabbage, carrot, and parsley. cover and cook for 5 minutes.

  6. Put the noodles in the cooking pot. Toss until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

  7. Incorporate salt and pepper to taste.

  8. Serve with lemon wedges or calamansi.