Here are some must-try variations of this beloved carby comfort food that will surely hit the spot for every mood or occasion
Nothing is more universally comforting and healing than a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup or a creamy pasta. Noodles are treasured the world over for their versatility and are found in almost every cuisine in some shape or form. It is defined as "unleavened dough rolled flat and cut, stretched or extruded, into long strips or strings." Some dishes call for freshly made noodles prepared early in the day, while some cultures have learned to dry them for longer storage and easier transport. Boiled in rich broths, braised in thick sauces, or sautéed in aromatics and vegetables, noodles are comfort food that is easy to love.
While everybody has almost definitely tried ramen or chicken mami, there are so many noodle dishes from all over meant to satisfy our ever-changing needs. Here are a few of our favourites available within Metro Manila, and many (if not all) are available for delivery, so you can have them when you need them most.
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1. A Chinese-Filipino staple: Maki Mi from White Flower Tea House
The standard Filipino’s knowledge of Chinese cuisine usually veers toward Cantonese despite the fact that most Chinese-Filipinos are from the Fujian province of China, bringing with them a completely different variety of dishes all together. Maki is one of them, which is slices of pork in a dense, brown sauce thick with beaten eggs. It becomes maki mi with the addition of thin egg noodles. Chef Decker Gokioco’s version comes with flavorful meatballs replacing the pork slices, adding an additional dimension of flavour.
