Well, I'm a Southern gal and I like my biscuits and gravy and of course GRITS, but I also love Asian food too.  We lived in Guam for two years and became very good friends with a Filipino family.   This is one of our favorite dishes that I’m making tonight:

Pancit Canton

1 large chicken breast

3 Tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ medium onion, sliced

1 cup carrots (cut into thin strips)

1 cup celery (thinly sliced)

1 cup shredded cabbage

Salt, pepper, soy sauce to taste

1 pkg. Pancit Canton noodles (dried yellow noodles, can be found in the Asian food section)

Boil chicken in enough water to cover it about 20 minutes, or until done.  Save broth, let cool then shred.

In a large frying pan or wok, sauté the garlic and onion in the olive oil.  Add chicken.  Cook and stir until onions become transparent.  Season to taste.  Add carrots, celery, and cabbage in that order, allowing about 1 minute between additions. 

When vegetables are crisp tender, make a well in the center.  Add ½ cup of the chicken broth.  Put the noodles in the well.  Cover for about 1 minute, then stir until well mixed.  Add more broth if it seems too dry.  Add soy sauce to taste.  The pancit is ready when the noodles are soft.  Garnish with green onions and lemon wedges, if desired.  About 4 servings (unless my hubby is eating!)

(oh, this is making me miss my lemon and kumquat trees in AZ!)