Pansit Quadra

Cavite's meatless noodle dish that is so simple and full of great flavors, with just vegetables and fresh mussles in sweet pineapple sauce.

Ingredients :

• 1 Packed (227 g) Canton noodles
• 2 Lbs fresh mussels
• 1 Medium size onion
• 1 Cup orange bell pepper
• 1 Cup red bell pepper
• 1 Stalk celery
• 2 Cups broccoli
• 1 Teaspoon ginger
• 2 Cloves garlic
• 2 Tablespoon black beans
• 1 Cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 3 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 Cups water
• Salt and pepper
• Vegetable oil 

Directions :

• In a non stick pan or wok, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Sauté garlic and onion for 3 minutes or until lightly brown.
• Add the bell peppers, celery and broccoli.
• Season with salt and pepper, cook for another 3 minutes.
• Remove vegetables and set aside.

Noodles Preparations:

• In a non stick pan or wok, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Sauté ginger for 3 minutes or until lightly brown.
• Add black beans, pressing to infused the flavor.
• Pour the water, oyster sauce and soya sauce, bring to a boil.
• Add Canton noodles and cook until tender in medium heat.
• Add the vegetables, sweet pineapple sauce and fresh oyster.
• Cover and simmer for about 3 minutes, just until mussels open.

Thickening Sauce:

• Combine the pineapple juice and brown sugar, stir until sugars dissolve.
• Add cornstarch and mix until smooth and free from lumps.

Cooking Tips:

1. Used honey as the substitute for brown sugar.
2. Clean and remove the byssal threads of the mussels.
3. Do not overcooked the mussels.
4. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves

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