Pancit

Pancit (Tagalog pronunciation: [panˈsɪt] pan-SIT), also spelled pansit, is a general term referring to various traditional noodle dishes in Filipino cuisine. There are numerous types of pancit, often named based on the noodles used, method of cooking, place of origin or the ingredients. Most pancit dishes are served with calamansi, which adds a citrusy flavor.

Noodles were introduced to the Philippines by Chinese immigrants. They have been fully adopted and nativized into the local cuisine, also incorporating Spanish influences. There are numerous regional types of pancit throughout the Philippines, usually differing on the available indigenous ingredients. Some variants do not use noodles at all, but instead substitute it with strips of coconut, young papaya, mung bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, 'takway' ("pansit ng bukid") or seaweed.