(PIA) – Pansit miki is a certified Abra dish that has become part of the branding of the province.  In Lagangilang, Abra, an entrepreneur elevated this traditional noodle to healthy options.

Myrna Claustro has been making miki noodles since 2000. From the plain miki flavors, she now sells five more variations including malunggay, squash, carrots, saluyot (jute leaves), and eggplant.
 

“Nagaramid nak ti miki nga awan nangisursuro kanyak then nagpatulong nak ti DTI(Department of Trade and Industry), isuda ti nag-improve ti aramid ko. Nagpatulong nak metlaeng ti DOST(Department of Science and Technology),” she said.
 

Claustro makes her noodle products from scratch. She said that patience is key in making quality miki noodles.
 

She shared that flour is first mixed with ingredients such as the seasoning to create the dough, which is then expertly rolled out and cut it into thin strips. This tedious process results to the unique shape and  nice texture of the noodles.

Starting with the plain miki noodle, Claustro experimented and innovated todifferent vegetable flavors with the assistance of DTI, and the DOST. 

Amid the challenges such as power outages, weather, and sickness, Claustro is thankful for her thriving  livelihood.

“Dahil daytoy produkto mi nga miki, isu met ti nakatulong ti pinagadal dagiti annak ko, isu met ti nagbayabay ti pangaldaw-aldaw mi,” she said.

 
She expressed her gratitude to the different government offices that extended assistance for her business. Claustro  also thanked her buyers who continue to support her pansit miki business .

Asked of her secret to success, she shared that  entrepreneurs who are just starting should love their business and practice patience.

"Ayatem to negosyom tapno mas lalo nga lumago,” she emphasized.

Claustro continues to innovate, and partners with government offices to improve her miki noodle products and venture into new flavors and variations.

“Haan lang nga Abra miki ngem kayat ko pay man nga aramiden ti canton ken sapay kuma ta addan to sarilik nga manufacture building,” she shared.

Her products can be found in Barbarit-Tagodtod, Lagangilang, Abra. (JDP/JPM with Rachelle Joy Alvis, PIA-GIP)