Low Fat Palabok

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of *Low Fat Palabok*, a healthier twist on the classic Filipino noodle dish that doesn’t skimp on taste. This guilt-free recipe features delicate rice noodles drenched in a luscious shrimp and annatto-infused sauce, thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a creamy yet low-calorie finish. Packed with lean protein from shrimp, shredded chicken breast, and tofu, each bite is complemented by the crunch of crushed chicharrón and the brightness of fresh green onions and parsley. Sliced hard-boiled eggs and a squeeze of lemon add the perfect finishing touches to this light yet satisfying feast. Ready in just 50 minutes, this dish is sure to become your go-to for a comforting and flavorful meal with less fat.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams rice noodles
• 500 ml shrimp broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 50 ml water
• 150 grams firm tofu, cut into small cubes
• 200 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons annatto powder
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 100 grams cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
• 0 olio oil spray
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 20 grams crushed pork rinds (chicharrón)

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick pan and lightly spray with olive oil spray. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the shrimp broth to the pan, followed by the annatto powder, fish sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 4

In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 50 ml of water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the shrimp broth mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 5

Lower the heat, add the cubed tofu and shrimps to the sauce, and let them cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Step 6

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the drained rice noodles for about 3 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain well.

Step 7

Arrange the cooked noodles on a serving platter and pour the shrimp and tofu sauce evenly over the noodles.

Step 8

Top the dish with shredded chicken, sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped green onions, chopped parsley, and crushed pork rinds.

Step 9

Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish before eating.

Step 10

Enjoy your low fat, flavorful Palabok!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1646.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1321.4

Total Fat 33.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 754.4mg	0%
Sodium 6617.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 143.6g	0%

Vitamin D 45.2IU	0%
Calcium 1290.3mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1928.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.4%

Protein: 42.7%

Carbs: 34.9%