Pancit Canton

Country Of Origin: Philippines 🇵🇭

Pancit canton is a Filipino dish of Chinese origin which combines yellow wheat noodles and a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetables, blended with a flavorful mixture of soy and oyster sauce. Since long and thick noodles symbolize long and prosperous life, this versatile and colorful dish is usually served on special occasions.

History: The dish has Chinese origins, and the name of the dish is derived from the Hokkien phrase 'pian i sit', meaning something convenient, cooked fast. The origins of pancit go as far back as the 16th century as the world’s oldest Chinatown was founded in Manila, Philippines by Chinese traders and immigrants. Over time, pancit evolved and became a signature Filipino dish, so today, there are numerous variations of pancit such as pancit canton and pancit bihon.

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