Growing up in the Philippines meant that I got to experience my favorite part of a given culture firsthand: the food. Whenever there’s a party or a fiesta or something, there would ALWAYS be a mountain of food for waiting guests — it was tradition. And the hosts would always make sure there was enough food for all, because the general rule for inviting someone over is that you can expect them to bring two or three guests, which is fine, as Filipinos love to mingle. And because there was so much extra food, friends would be sent home with plates full of the left overs, a tradition which carries over to Filipinos living in America too (so if there’s a Filipino party at your house and you really want a certain food there, make sure you get some or set some aside for yourself, because chances are, there won’t be any left afterward!).
Of course, at a Filipino party, you can’t go without one of the most traditional party foods: Pancit. Made with tasty strands of long rice vermicelli noodles to represent long life, pancit is easy too cook, tastes great, and is nice and filling. Thankfully, it’s also not very expensive to make, and doesn’t take very long to make.
This recipe is meant for smaller amounts, when you want to make some for a family meal or a snack for friends.
Note: You will NEED a Wok for this. Preferably a big one. When I asked my mom how to make this, her first question was “Do you have a big wok?”
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