Rice Sticks Noodles with Vegetables

 

Ingredients

•  1 pieces of onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
• 1/2 kilo of  rice sticks noodles
• 2 pieces of garlic, minced
• wedges of lemon or calamansi, for garnish
• 1/2 kilo of pork, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, julienne
• 2 cups chicken broth or water
• 1 cup cabbage leaves, cut into thin strips
• 1 large carrot, julienne
• patis or fish sauce, salt, pepper and soy sauce to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Rinse the rice sticks noodles with tap water.  Drain.  Set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet.  Stir-fry pork slices until no longer pink in color.
3. Add garlic and onion.  Saute for a few minutes until soft.
4. Season with  fish sauce, salt, pepper and soy sauce to taste.
5. Add julienne carrots and red bell peppers.  Stir-fry for a few minutes.
6. Add chicken broth or water.  Correct the seasoning.
7. Heat until boiling and add the drained rice sticks noodles.
8. Let it simmer and stir to loosen the noodles (separate noodles by using a fork and a ladle)
9. Add a little more water or broth if you notice that is almost dry up and noodles  are not yet cooked well.  You may also add soy sauce if you find it pale and taste bland.
10. Add cabbage leaves (do not overcook) and then turn off the heat.  Mix well.
11. Serve with lemon wedges or calamansi while it is hot.