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Pancit Estacion (Tanza, Cavite)

About

A Filipino noodle dish originating from Tanza, Cavite, known for its vibrant yellow sauce made with annatto (atsuete) and topped with smoked fish (tinapa). It has a rich, savory, and slightly smoky flavor, often served during fiestas and family gatherings.

Cultural Context

Pancit Estacion is a specialty of Tanza, Cavite, often served during town fiestas and special occasions. It reflects the region's coastal influence with its use of smoked fish and seafood. The dish is a point of local pride and a must-try for visitors.

Ingredients

500 gbihon (rice noodles)(soaked in water until softened)
2 tbspannatto seeds(soaked in warm water to extract color)
1 wholesmoked fish (tinapa)(flaked, bones removed)
5 clovesgarlic(minced)
1 largeonion(chopped)
200 gpork belly(thinly sliced)
200 gshrimp(peeled and deveined)
4 cupschicken broth
2 tbspfish sauce (patis)
3 piecescalamansi or lemon(juiced)
1 bunchgreen onions(chopped for garnish)

Method

1. Sauté garlic, onion, and pork belly. 2. Add shrimp and smoked fish, then pour in annatto-infused broth. 3. Simmer and season with fish sauce and calamansi. 4. Add soaked noodles...

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Regional Variations

Other parts of Cavite

Some versions use chicken instead of pork or add more vegetables.

Manila

Often made with a mix of bihon and canton noodles, with less emphasis on smoked fish.

Dietary

Gluten-Freefishshellfishpork

Sources

📖

Claude TayagLinamnam: Eating One's Way Around the Philippines

2012cookbook
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Amy Besa and Romy DorotanMemories of Philippine Kitchens

2006cookbook
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Angeles, M.Cavite’s Pancit Estacion: A Taste of History

2018article↗ link

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