The Happy Home Cook: Pancit Choco en su Tinta (Pancit Pusit)

The Happy Home Cook: Pancit Choco en su Tinta (Pancit Pusit)

Food historian and author Ige Ramos described in his cookbook “Republic of Taste: The Untold Stories of Cavite Cuisine that Pancit Choco en su Tinta (Pancit Pusit) is an archetypal Chabacano dish, choko being the Chabacano for cuttlefish, also known as pancit pusit or pancit negra, because of its black color, it was at one time only eaten during Lent or funerals.

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The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Pancit Palabok (Gluten Free)

The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Pancit Palabok (Gluten Free)

Pancit Palabok is a Filipino dish great for potlucks, parties, and gatherings. It has a variety of texture and flavor.

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The Happy Home Cook: Pancit Canton

The Happy Home Cook: Pancit Canton

“The word ‘pancit’ (or ‘pansit’ in some cookbooks) comes from the Hokkien words ‘pian-e-sit’, which means something that is conveniently cooked, and originally did not mean noodles. The noodle dish eventually was adapted to local ingredients, tastes and occasions.” (Doreen G. Fernandez, “The Noodles of Our Lives” from the book ‘Tikim’)

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