Pancit Palabok

Delight your taste buds with Pancit Palabok, a classic Filipino noodle dish brimming with bold flavors and vibrant textures. This crowd-pleaser pairs tender rice noodles with a rich, golden annatto-infused sauce, topped with savory shrimp, ground pork, and crispy tofu. Garnished with hard-boiled eggs, crushed chicharrón, and fresh spring onions, every bite is a harmonious balance of salty, tangy, and umami flavors. Traditionally served with a squeeze of calamansi or lemon for a zesty kick, Pancit Palabok makes the perfect centerpiece for any celebration or a comforting weeknight meal. Easy to prepare and satisfying for four, this recipe is your gateway to authentic Filipino cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Rice noodles (bihon)
• 200 grams Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 150 grams Ground pork
• 100 grams Firm tofu, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Annatto seeds
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 500 milliliters Chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 3 pieces Boiled eggs, sliced
• 0.5 cup Chicharrón, crushed
• 0.25 cup Spring onions, chopped
• 1 piece Lemon or calamansi, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in a large bowl of warm water for about 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the ground pork and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside with the shrimp.

Step 4

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add the diced tofu and fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, combine the annatto seeds with 1/4 cup of water. Heat over low until the water turns orange, then strain out the seeds.

Step 6

In a large pan, combine the annatto water, fish sauce, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water to create a slurry, then add to the boiling stock. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

Add the cooked pork, shrimp, and tofu to the thickened sauce. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the soaked rice noodles. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the noodles are tender but firm. Drain and arrange on a large serving dish.

Step 9

Pour the palabok sauce over the cooked noodles evenly.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced boiled eggs, crushed chicharrón, and chopped spring onions.

Step 11

Serve with lemon or calamansi on the side. Squeeze over before eating for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1717.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3140.4

Total Fat 134.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1240.7mg	0%
Sodium 5931.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 245.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 227.7g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 1054.9mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1582.1mg	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: 39.0%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 31.7%