Vegan Pancit Bihon - Filipino Rice Noodle (vegan)

Pancit Bihon is a Filipino noodle dish that is similar to the Chinese Chow Mein noodle except it is made of rice noodle or Bihon, and it consist of vegetables and meat, like pork, chicken or shrimp. It is usually served during one's birthday in the Philippines because the noodle symbolizes long life and good health as long as the noodles are not cut into bite size lengths. Here's a vegan version of Pancit and I hope you like this recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
3-5 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 small or 1/2 medium size onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2-3 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
1 16 oz rice noodle, pancit bihon
1 pkg meatless soy protein, 1 inch cut or bite size
1/4 to 3/4 cups low sodium soy sauce, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Soak the rice noodle in hot tap water for about 5 minutes or until playable. Make sure remove it immediately otherwise it'll it will turn soggy or mushy. Drain the water and set it aside.
2. Cook the meatless soy protein in a non-stick pan or wok until it turns brown. After cooking, set it aside for later.
3. In a large wok or pan, heat the oil on medium heat and add the onion and garlic then sauté until the onion turns translucent. Add the carrots and celery and mix, then cook it for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and give it a good stir, keep stirring until the cabbage is wilted.
4. Combine the rice noodle and soy sauce then mix everything. Make sure to turn the heat on low so that it will not overcook the noodles while mixing all the ingredients together. Give it a good stir and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until the noodles are cooked and the vegetables are tender. Serve it hot and enjoy.