PANCIT CANTON SWEET & SPICY 80 g - LUCKY ME

Lucky Me Pancit Canton Sweet & Spicy is an iconic instant dish straight from the Philippines that defined the taste of "dry" instant noodles in Southeast Asia. Unlike traditional soups, this product is prepared stir-fry style – after boiling the noodles, the water is drained, and the chewy strands are mixed with an aromatic sauce. The Sweet & Spicy version is a masterful combination of the sweetness of dark soy sauce with a distinct, spicy hit of chili, creating an addictive composition of flavors.

Ingredients: Noodles: WHEAT FLOUR, palm oil, salt, acidity regulators (E500, E501), thickener (E466), humectant (E452). Seasoning: Sugar, salt, flavor enhancers (E621, E631, E627), spices, artificial flavors, hydrolyzed SOY PROTEIN, dehydrated red pepper and chives, anti-caking agent (E551). SOY SAUCE: SOY SAUCE, preservative (E202). Oil: Palm oil, spices, natural flavor.

Nutrition information per 100g :

Energy value: 1883 kJ / 450 kcal
Fat: 18.8 g
of which saturates: 10.0 g
Carbohydrate: 62.5 g
of which sugars: 8.8 g
Protein: 8.8 g
Salt: 2.8 g

Pancit Canton Sweet & Spicy from the Lucky Me brand is an absolute classic of Filipino cuisine in an instant version, which has gained recognition all over the world. The name "Pancit Canton" refers to a traditional Filipino noodle dish inspired by Chinese cuisine, symbolizing long life and prosperity. This product stands out from other instant dishes with its unique serving method – it is not a soup, but a thick, aromatic noodle dish where the sauce thoroughly coats every strand, ensuring intense flavor sensations with every bite.

The Sweet & Spicy variant is one of the most frequently chosen flavors in the manufacturer's offer. Its secret lies in the perfect balance: the sauce base is deep, salty, and sweet thanks to the content of soy sauce (resembling Indonesian kecap manis), while the addition of specially selected spices and chili gives the whole thing a fiery character. The spiciness is distinct but not overwhelming, which makes the dish pleasantly warming, and the sweetness soothes the burning, encouraging another bite. The sachets included in the package contain dry spices, soy sauce, and flavored oil, which, when mixed, create an emulsion with a rich flavor profile.

Lucky Me is a brand that is synonymous with quality and authentic taste in the Philippines. Their noodles are slightly thicker and springier than standard instant soups, which makes them retain an excellent "al dente" texture after cooking. Preparation is lightning fast: just boil the noodles for 3 minutes, drain them, and then mix on a plate with the contents of the sachets. To create a wholesome meal, Filipinos often serve Pancit Canton with a fried egg (sunny side up), pieces of grilled meat, shrimp, or drizzled with calamansi (or lime) juice, which additionally enhances citrus notes and breaks the sweetness of the sauce. It is an ideal proposition for a quick lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack during the day.