Pancit Palabok
Pancit Palabok is a beloved Filipino noodle dish that features thick rice noodles drenched in a rich, savory sauce made from shrimp broth and achuete. Topped with tender pork, sweet shrimp, and garnished with hard-boiled eggs and crispy chicharrón, this colorful meal not only delights the taste buds but also warms the heart. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, Pancit Palabok is a true celebration of Filipino cuisine that will impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
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- 8 oz thick rice noodles
- 1 cup diced pork belly
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, cook diced pork belly until golden brown. Remove excess fat but retain some for flavor.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Combine chili paste, fish sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl; pour over the cooked meat in the pan and stir well.
- Gently toss the cooked rice noodles into the pan with meat and sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve on plates garnished with sliced hard-boiled eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg