Noodles are one of the secrets to a long life, so Filipinos believe. Known locally as pancit, they are eaten for nearly every occasion, from birthday parties to weddings to typical Friday nights ...

Turns out birthday noodles is also a tradition in her culture, and she lovingly thought we might do the same thing in the Philippines. “Nothing fancy, just Indomie and egg,” she said shyly.

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Boil the noodles for 1 minute and then transfer directly to the chile sesame sauce. Repeat with remaining noodles. Step 6: Toss the noodles until fully coated and garnish with sesame seeds ...

Although noodles were invented well over 4000 of years ago in northwestern China, the idea of longevity noodles became popular sometime during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907).

In Chinese culture, birthday noodles — also called longevity or long-life noodles — are more than a meal. They're a wish. The belief is simple: long, unbroken noodles symbolize a long life.