Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Pancit Palabok, a classic Filipino noodle dish topped with a savory pork and shrimp sauce, smoked fish flakes, and an array of delicious toppings.
Ingredients
Rice Noodles:
8 oz rice noodles (bihon)
Cooking Oil Mixture:
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Aromatics:
4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 small onion (chopped)
Pork Mixture:
1/2 pound ground pork, 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Broth and Thickener:
2 cups pork or chicken broth, 1/2 cup annatto water, 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water (slurry), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings:
1/2 cup smoked fish flakes (tinapa), 1/2 cup cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined), 2 hard-boiled eggs (sliced), 1/4 cup crushed chicharrón (pork rinds), 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons fried garlic bits, lemon or calamansi wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Soak rice noodles in warm water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Aromatics and Pork: Sauté garlic and onion, add ground pork, cook, and season with fish sauce.
- Make Sauce: Add broth, annatto water, and simmer; thicken with cornstarch slurry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Blanch Noodles: Boil water, blanch noodles briefly, then drain.
- Assemble: Place noodles on platter, pour sauce over, and garnish with toppings. Serve with lemon or calamansi wedges.
Notes
- You can use shrimp broth for deeper seafood flavor.
- Substitute smoked fish with canned mackerel or omit for a simpler version.
- Adjust toppings to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
