Champion Premium Bihon 400g

Champion Premium Bihon 400g: Authentic Filipino Rice Noodles Available to Buy Online in the UK

Bihon is the thin, translucent rice noodle at the heart of pancit bihon, one of the most beloved dishes in Filipino home cooking. Champion is the brand most Filipino cooks reach for, and the Premium Bihon is their flagship product: a fine, glass-like noodle made from cornstarch and water that cooks quickly, absorbs flavour readily, and holds its texture without turning to mush. This 400g bag contains 7 servings of 56g each, making it a practical size for family meals or batch cooking.

What sets Champion Premium Bihon apart from generic rice vermicelli is its consistency. The noodles are uniform in thickness, which means they cook evenly throughout. There's no clumping, no uneven texture, and no gummy patches. Once soaked and stir-fried, they take on a slightly chewy, springy quality that's distinctly different from wheat noodles. They're light without being insubstantial, and they carry soy sauce, fish sauce, and aromatics beautifully without becoming soggy.

The ingredient list is refreshingly short: cornstarch, water, and stabilisers (monosodium phosphate and guar gum). There's no wheat, which makes Champion Premium Bihon naturally gluten-free, a useful quality for households with dietary restrictions. It's also fat-free, protein-free, and contains no salt, so the seasoning in your dish is entirely in your hands. The product is manufactured in the Philippines and imported into the UK by Carron Contracts Ltd, based in Cumbernauld, so you're buying through a proper UK importer with a traceable supply chain.

If you're building out your Filipino noodle cupboard, browse our full noodles range for pancit canton, sotanghon, and other Filipino and Southeast Asian noodle varieties alongside Champion Bihon.

How to Cook Champion Premium Bihon: Pancit Recipes and Filipino Noodle Dishes

The standard preparation for bihon is straightforward. Soak the dry noodles in cold water for about 10 to 15 minutes until they soften and become pliable but not fully cooked. Drain well before adding to the pan. From there, the noodles finish cooking in the stir-fry itself, absorbing the sauce and aromatics as they go. Don't soak them for too long or they'll become too soft to stir-fry properly.

Here are the most popular ways to cook with Champion Premium Bihon:

• Pancit Bihon: The classic Filipino noodle dish. Stir-fry garlic and onion in oil, add your choice of protein (chicken, pork, prawns, or a combination), then add sliced vegetables: cabbage, carrots, green beans, and spring onion. Add the soaked bihon and season generously with soy sauce and a little fish sauce. Toss everything together over high heat until the noodles are cooked through and well coated. Finish with a squeeze of calamansi or lemon. Serves 4 to 6 from a single 400g bag.
• Pancit Bihon Guisado: A slightly richer version using pork belly, chicken liver, and dried shrimp (hibi) for depth. The dried shrimp adds an umami base that makes the dish taste like it's been cooking for hours.
• Bihon Soup: Cook the soaked noodles directly in a well-seasoned chicken or pork broth with vegetables and sliced meat. A lighter, more comforting alternative to the stir-fried version, particularly good in colder months.
• Pancit Bihon with Palabok Sauce: Serve cooked bihon topped with a rich, prawn-based palabok sauce, hard-boiled eggs, tinapa flakes, and spring onion. A more elaborate presentation for celebrations and gatherings.
• Mixed Pancit (Bihon at Canton): Combine soaked bihon with egg noodles for a mixed pancit that's a staple at Filipino birthday parties. The two noodle types have different textures that complement each other well.

For the sauces and condiments that make pancit bihon taste right, including soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce, check our sauces and condiments collection. And if you want to put together a full Filipino spread, our complete Asian grocery range has everything from canned goods to snacks and drinks to round out the table.

Buy Authentic Filipino Noodles Online UK at Asian Grocery UK

At Asian Grocery UK, we stock a wide range of Filipino, Southeast Asian, East Asian, and South Asian products for home cooks across Britain. Champion is one of the most requested Filipino brands we carry, and the Premium Bihon is consistently one of our best-selling noodle products. It's the brand Filipino home cooks grew up with, and it's the one that makes pancit taste the way it's supposed to.

Finding authentic Filipino noodles in the UK outside of London and a handful of other cities with established Filipino communities can be genuinely difficult. We've built our range to make that easier, stocking products imported through proper UK channels and available to order online regardless of where you live. Whether you're in Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, or a smaller town with no specialist Asian grocery nearby, you can get the ingredients you need.

If you're putting together a full Filipino merienda or celebration spread, our Asian snacks range has Filipino biscuits, crisps, and sweet treats that pair well with a plate of pancit. And for drinks to serve alongside, our drinks collection includes Filipino favourites and other Asian beverages worth exploring.

Champion Premium Bihon is a staple. It's the kind of product that belongs in the cupboard permanently, ready for a weeknight pancit or a last-minute celebration dish. Order a bag today and keep it alongside your other Filipino pantry essentials.

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