Festive Sotanghon Guisado With Chicken

Preparing a delectable feast during fiesta season is integral to Filipino culture. For many, it is a chance to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and the blessings of the past year. It is also the time to invite guests and make them try new recipes you’ve discovered. Want to introduce something new to the typical handaan spread of caldereta, pork barbecue, and lumpiang Shanghai? Skip the canton and bihon this year and go for an equally delicious yet more pocket-friendly sotanghon guisado!

Like most noodle recipes, sotanghon guisado is easy to follow and calls for pantry staples only. If you’re preparing the dish for the first time, follow this guide for party success.

60 min.
5 People
Easy
Average

Ingredients

2 pcs Knorr Chicken Cubes
4 cups water
500 g chicken breast
2 pcs onions, quartered
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pcs
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tbsp achuete seeds
1/4 cup garlic, chopped
350 g sotanghon noodles, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
1/2 cup carrot strips
1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped green onions
calamansi, halved

Cooking Method

Combine Knorr Chicken Cubes, water, chicken, onions, and celery in a pot. Simmer for 30-40 minutes. Strain chicken and other vegetables. Reserve broth and set aside.
Shred chicken and set aside. Discard bones.
Combine oil and achuete seeds in a pan. Heat until the color is extracted. Strain seeds and discard. Keep oil in the pan, then sauté garlic until slightly toasted.
Add shredded chicken and noodles; toss to combine. Add reserved chicken broth and simmer until the noodles are tender.
Add carrots and season with pepper. Adjust flavor to taste. Transfer to a platter and garnish with green onions. Serve with calamansi on the side.

Like any pancit recipe, you can customize sotanghon guisado to fit any budget and taste. Feel free to add your choice of vegetables and toppings. Some nutritious options are snap peas, cabbage, and bell peppers. Besides the chicken, you can also add squid balls, shrimp, tofu, and sliced eggs. Want it with a bit of crunch? Go for crushed chicharon, chopped peanuts, or fried garlic. Whichever you choose, remember to make a big batch of this recipe so you have enough to feed your guests.