HOW TO COOK PANCIT ESTACION (RECIPE)

HOW TO COOK PANCIT ESTACION (RECIPE) -this dish is originated in the town of Tanza, province of Cavite somewhere in southern part of the main Island of Luzon in the Philippines. Although this dish is not made of noodles which is commonly used in making pancit, it is still called pancit because the main ingredients used which is the togue looks like some sort of noodles and also the sauce used is very similar to the one used in making palabok. The name Estacion is a Spanish term for Station. It is believed that this dish was first sold in a train station in Cavite so that is why it is named that way. Pancit Estacion is one of the famous products of Cavite and many tourists do not miss the chance of eating it whenever they visit the province. Many food shops and food carts sell this dish for very low prices and many variations are offered in many restaurants not only in Cavite but also in greater Manila area. Here is the recipe:

HOW TO COOK PANCIT ESTACION (RECIPE)

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 cups crushed roasted peanut
2 cups crushed pork cracklings
1/4 cup minced garlic
2 onions (minced)
2 cups water
2 cups fried fish flakes
1 kilo mungbean sprout (togue)
fish sauce to taste
2 tablespoon achuete (soaked in 1 cup water)
2 cups flour (dissolved in 4 cups water
3 eggs whisked
15 pieces kamias (cut crosswise thinly)
cooking oil


1. In a skillet, saute garlic and onion until light brown.
2. Add 2 cups water, flour mixture, achuete water, fish sauce and eggs. Stir thoroughly until thickens.
3. In a pot, boil water. Add togue and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
4. Remove the togue from the water and transfer in individual serving plates.
5. Pour sauce over the togue. Garnish with crushed peanut, cracklings, fried fish flakes, and kamias.
6. Serve and enjoy!

HOW TO COOK PANCIT ESTACION (RECIPE)