'Pancit' Festival launched in Quezon City

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=12&rid=915202
• Thursday, August 18, 2016

(PNA), RMA/CJT/PJN

MANILA, Aug. 18 (PNA) -- Two private companies joined forces to showcase the versatility of noodles or 'pancit,' one of the country's all-time favorite food items.

Noodle producer Fly Ace Corp. and 77 year-old food shop Kamuning Bakery Cafe launched Thursday their first 'Pancit' Festival to highlight various noodle dishes across the country.

"Noodles are part of our country's culinary history and who we are," Fly Ace General Manager Ramon Daez said at the event, explaining the launch at Kamuning Bakery Cafe in Quezon City.

He's looking forward to more 'pancit' festivals in the future.

According to chef Gigi Angkaw, noodles originated in China where this food item is a culinary staple.

She said around 1200, the Chinese began migrating to Asian countries like the Philippines and introduced noodles to people in these areas.

Noodles proved versatile so this food item's popularity soared over the years, she noted.

Several noodle varieties could be found in the Philippines already, she said.

Among noodle goodies nationwide are Ilocos Norte's 'miki,' Marikina City's 'pinagulong,' Negros' 'efuven,' Malabon City's 'malabon,' Quezon's 'habhab' and Iloilo's 'batchoy.'

At the launch, Kamuning Bakery introduced its 'Pancit Kamuning,' which mixes canton and bihon noodles with traditional and modern ingredients.

The side dish of 'Pancit Kamuning' is 'pan de sal' bread which the bakery makes.

"We'll add 'Pancit Kamuning' to our cafe's menu," said this food shop's owner Wilson Lee Flores.

The food shop named its latest offering after Kamuning, the Quezon City area where this establishment is located.