from the Chinese bi hun, meaning ‘rice flour’
Bihon is a popular type of pancit (noodle dish).
It is often served with the citrus fruit kalamansi on the side. You can see it in the photo above.
Great with slices of white bread as well!
Brands of the dry bihon noodles you can buy at the Filipino store though their countries of manufacture may vary: Masagana, Tropics, Dynasty, Lapu-Lapu, Super Q, Sail Boat, Golden, Hobe, Newton, Kapuso, Buenas, Excellent, Golden Cock, Wei Chuan Sin Chu Vegetarian, Tiger, W.L. Foods, So Lucky Poolee, Bon Bon, Primera, Florence, UFC… so many!
You can buy “Excellent Rice Stick” on Amazon, where the brand is highly rated by reviewers who know Filipino food. The listed ingredients of this “Product of the Philippines” are rice flour, cornstarch, and water. There’s a recipe for bihon guisado provided as well. Stock up and get free shipping!
Philippine company Mama Sita has a 2-in-1 pack that contains both the noodles and a flavor mix. Very convenient!
White King (more known for its champorado, bibingka, hotcakes and puto mixes) has a bihon sauce that it calls “rice sticks sauce mix.”
Ang buhay ay parang bihon. Kahit gaano kahaba ay may sukdulan. Life is like rice-flour noodles. No matter how long they are, they still have an end.
