Noodles

Noodles in Philippine Cuisine

Lomi

Photo by Eva Argenos. Video by Angie Pastor. Pancit Lomi is a Filipino-Chinese dish made with thick egg noodles.

Pancit (pansit) is a catchall term for Chinese-influenced noodle dishes in the Philippines. There are many different kinds of pancit — different noodles, different ingredients, different styles of cooking. Here is one recipe for pancit using egg noodles.

Batil Patong

Featured photo by Jojo Pajo of Batil Patong, a special type of noodle dish associated with the Cagayan Valley area of the Philippines, particularly Tuguegarao.

Bihon

Bihon refers to a type of pancit (Chinese-influenced Filipino noodles). These are thin noodles made from rice flour. Bought dry, they look like very thin white sticks, so they are also known to English speakers as rice sticks.

Miki Guisado

Miki Guisado by Mommy Shelette.

Fresh egg noodles stir-fried with vegetables! Miki is what the noodles are called. Guisado is the term for the stir-frying method.

Laing Spaghetti

Photos by Jeric Travis. What is laing? It’s the quintessential Bicolano

Misua

Miswa with Patola by Beth Ancaja.

Perfect for rainy days.

MAMI

Mami Noodles by Mommy Shelette.

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