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Are you tired of making the same bowl of instant ramen or lugaw on rainy days? Give odong a try. The hearty noodle dish has roots in Mindanao and is well-loved in the southernmost regions of the Philippines. It features odong noodles, sardines in tomato sauce, aromatics, and vegetables like pechay and upo. In true Filipino fashion, it’s commonly eaten with a hot bowl of rice to mop up all that flavorful broth. There’s nothing more comforting to Pinoys than carbs on carbs!
The noodles are made of flour and are slightly thicker than what you see in your typical ramen. They’re comparable to miki and udon, the Japanese noodle that inspired their name. Some home cooks also use spaghetti in recipes that call for odong because of their similar size and texture. These are excellent swaps if you can’t find odong at nearby supermarkets.
This recipe uses affordable, easy-to-find ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes. It’s the perfect dish to make when you need to stretch your family’s food budget without sacrificing taste or quality.
Ingredients for Odong Noodles
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 pc onion, chopped
- 1 (155-g) can sardines in tomato sauce
- 1 pc Knorr Chicken Cube, crumbled
- 2 cups water
- 2 (40-g) packs odong noodles
- 1 bundle pechay, sliced
How to Cook Odong Noodle Recipe
Step 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high flame. Sauté garlic and onion until browned and fragrant.
Step 2
Add sardines and Knorr Chicken Cube. Mix gently until the cube is fully dissolved. Add water and bring to a boil.
Step 3
Once boiling, add noodles. Lower heat and simmer until the noodles are cooked.
Step 4
Add pechay and simmer until tender. Serve hot.
You can finish your odong noodle soup with a squeeze of calamansi to brighten its rich, savory flavors. While you’re at it, top your bowl with a sprinkle of fried garlic bits for extra umami. Feel free to make it more nutritious with patola, sayote, or cabbage. Are you looking for more budget-friendly soup recipes to make when the weather gets chilly? Get inspired by this selection of noodle soups for every day of the week.