Garlic Butter Instant Pancit Canton
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Ingredients

  • 2 packs instant pancit canton, including seasoning sachets (Sweet & Spicy used here)
  • Water, enough to boil the noodles
  • 28 g butter (2 Tbsp), divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 25 g)
  • 2–3 Tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • Reserved noodle cooking water, as needed
  • Crispy fried garlic, for topping

How to Make It

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add the noodles and cook for about 2 minutes, separating them gently. Keep them slightly firm since they will finish cooking in the pan.
  3. Reserve some cooking water, then drain the noodles.
  4. Melt half the butter in a pan over medium-low heat.
  5. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, without letting it burn.
  6. Carefully add a splash of the reserved noodle cooking water.
  7. Add the drained noodles, remaining butter, and Japanese mayonnaise.
  8. Add the seasoning sachets from both packs.
  9. Toss over low heat for 30–60 seconds, until evenly coated and the noodles reach your preferred texture.
  10. Add a little more reserved cooking water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  11. Transfer to serving plates, top with crispy fried garlic, and serve immediately.
Kubo Tips
  • Sweet & Spicy pancit canton is used in this recipe, but you can try another flavor.
  • Keep the noodles slightly firm when boiling so they do not become too soft during tossing.
  • Reserve the cooking water before draining. Add it a little at a time to loosen the sauce.
  • Use gentle heat when cooking the garlic because butter and garlic can burn quickly.
  • Start with 2 Tbsp mayonnaise and add the third tablespoon if you prefer a creamier coating.
  • For a less salty result, add the seasoning powder gradually and taste before using all of it.
  • Serve immediately while the noodles are loose and the sauce is creamy.