Bam-i is a pancit specialty of Cebu that has been adapted in most pancit eating parts of the country. It's the usual recipe for a pancit dish with meat and vegetables but pancit bam-i is a mix of two noodles-sotanghon and canton (egg).
Just like with most pancit dish, the recipe can be adjusted to satisfy your own tastebuds. And using choriso (longganisa) might be attuned to your taste.Here's a simple recipe of Pancit Bam-i Guisado with Choriso (Longganisa)
Ingredients
- 250 grams Canton noodles
- 200 grams Sotanghon (vermicelli) noodles (small packs)
- 12 pieces Choriso (longganisa), lean (or you can have more)
- 2 medium carrots, big slices
- 1 medium sayote. big slice
- 12 pieces Baguio beans, halved
- 1 medium cabbage, big shreds
- Oil (for cooking)
- 6 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 medium Onions, finely chopped
- Sesame Oil (drizzling)
- Salt and Pepper
- Seasoning cubes (optional)
- Calamansi (garnish)
- Water
How to cook Pancit Bam-i with Choriso
- Place sotanghon noodles in a bowl of water to soften. Set aside.
- In a pan, fry the choriso. When done, set aside 6 pcs.
- Crush into small chunks the remaining choriso in the pan. Add garlic and onions then saute and stir fry.
- Mix-in carrots, sayote and Baguio beans. Season with salt and pepper. Stir fry.
- Add one cup of water and bring to a boil. (Add seasoning broth if you will be using it)
- Place sotanghon noodles and simmer for a minute.
- Add canton noodles simmer for 2-3 minutes (or until cooked)
- Finally add the shredded cabbage. Cover until cooked.
- Transfer to a serving plate - drizzle with sesame oil, fried garlic and garnish with more longganisa.
- Serve with calamansi.