Sotanghon Guisado: A Tasty Filipino Noodle Party
A happy Filipino birthday party, where kids play and elders gossip. On the dining table, there’s a big bowl of Sotanghon Guisado, a super yummy noodle dish from Amber’s Menu. Its thin, shiny noodles are mixed with pork, veggies, and a special sauce that makes everyone smile. This dish is perfect for any fun day or a casual day. You can make it at home in about 40 minutes! Let’s learn about it and how to cook it the easy way.
Prices:
| Serving Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Single Order | ₱ 80.00 |
| 3-5 Persons | ₱ 540.00 |
| 6-10 Persons | ₱ 750.00 |
| 11-15 Persons | ₱ 850.00 |
| 16-20 Persons | ₱ 950.00 |
| 21-25 Persons | ₱ 1050.00 |
Noodles That Bring Families Together
Sotanghon Guisado is a special Filipino dish that came from Chinese people who moved to the Philippines a long, long time ago, way back in the 1300s. They brought noodles, and Filipinos made them their own. Now, no party feels right without a noodle dish like this one.
The noodles in this dish are called vermicelli. They’re super thin, almost see-through, and made from mung beans or rice. They soak up flavors like a sponge and cook fast. This dish is great because it’s easy to make with stuff you might already have at home, like pork, carrots, and cabbage.
Where did sotanghon get its name?
Filipino words with Hokkien origins Noodles edition Sotanghon. The name comes from 山東粉 (sua-tang- hun), but the noodle itself does not come from Shandong Province, Chin
How to Make Amber’s Sotanghon Guisado At Home?
This recipe makes enough for 6-8 people. You can change things if you want, like using chicken or adding more veggies.
Ingredients
- Noodles: 10 ounces (300 grams) vermicelli noodles (sotanghon)
- Meat: 6 ounces (170 grams) pork shoulder, sliced thin
- Veggies:
- ½ head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 carrot, cut into thin sticks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup snow peas, ends cut off
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 Knorr Shrimp Cube (or chicken cube)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 2 teaspoons annatto seeds (or 1 teaspoon annatto powder)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- A pinch of black pepper
- Other: ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cooking oil
Steps by step Instructions
- Get Noodles Ready: Put the vermicelli noodles in a bowl of water for 10-15 minutes until they’re soft. Drain them and set aside.
- Cook Garlic: Put a big pan on medium heat and add ¼ cup oil. Add chopped garlic and cook until it’s golden brown. Take the garlic out and put it on a plate.
- Make Orange Oil: Add annatto seeds to the same oil. Stir for 10 seconds until the oil turns orange. Take the seeds out and throw them away.
- Cook Pork: Add pork slices to the orange oil. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they’re brown. Take out extra oil, leaving 3 tablespoons in the pan.
- Cook Veggies: Add chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until soft. Add carrot and cook for 1 minute. Add ½ cup water and ¼ cup soy sauce, and let it boil.
- Add More Veggies: Put in the Knorr Shrimp Cube, cabbage, snow peas, and red bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring a lot.
- Mix in Noodles: Add the soft vermicelli noodles and the other ½ cup water. Stir gently for 3 minutes on low heat with the pan covered.
- Finish Up: Add green onions, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Sprinkle the cooked garlic on top.
- Serve: Put the noodles on a big plate. Eat it hot with calamansi or lemon slices for extra zing!
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Tips to Make Sotanghon Guisado yummy!
- Don’t Soak Too Long: If the noodles sit in water too long, they get mushy. 10-15 minutes is enough.
- Use a Big Pan: A wide pan makes it easy to mix everything without breaking the noodles.
- Cut Evenly: Make sure pork and veggies are cut the same size so they cook at the same time.
- Low Heat for Noodles: Cook noodles on low heat so they don’t stick together.
- Add Calamansi: A squeeze of calamansi makes it taste fresh and yummy.
Some Tasty Alternatives
- No Meat: Use tofu or mushrooms instead of pork for a veggie version.
- Spicy: Add a teaspoon of chili flakes when cooking veggies.
- More Veggies: Try adding green beans or bean sprouts for extra crunch.
- Seafood Twist: Add shrimp or squid for a fishy flavor.
What to Eat With It
Eat this with Amber’s Menu Lumpiang Ubod or Chicken Lollipop. For a drink, try cold calamansi juice or iced tea. It’s perfect for parties or family dinners!
Nutritional Profile
Here’s what’s in one serving (about 1 cup):
- Calories: 520 calories (energy for your body)
- Carbohydrates: 80 grams (gives you energy)
- Protein: 13 grams (makes you strong)
- Fat: 17 grams (oily stuff from pork and oil)
- Sodium: 1240 milligrams (salt from soy sauce and Knorr cube)
- Fiber: 6 grams (good for your tummy)
- Sugar: 8 grams (a little sweet from veggies)
For a big tray (21-25 people), it’s about 5200-6500 calories total.
How to Save Leftovers
Put leftovers in a container with a lid and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat it in a pan with a little water or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Don’t freeze it because the noodles might get soggy.
Conclusion
Sotanghon Guisado is a fun and tasty Filipino dish that’s great for any party or family meal. It’s easy to make with simple stuff, and you can change it to fit what you like. Try it at home and share your dish with love ones. Want more yummy ideas? Check out Amber’s Menu for Pancit Miki Bihon Guisado, Creamy Carbonara, or Pork Siopao.
