Soy-Free Palabok

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine with this Soy-Free Palabok, a delicious twist on the traditional noodle dish that's perfect for those with soy sensitivities. Featuring tender capellini or rice noodles smothered in a luscious, savory shrimp broth-based sauce, this recipe is enriched with smoky paprika and annatto for a vibrant orange hue. Topped with juicy shrimp, hearty ground pork, crispy crushed chicharrón, and fresh green onions, every bite is a symphony of texture and taste. Finished with hard-boiled eggs and a squeeze of fresh lemon, this gluten-free, soy-free palabok offers all the comforting, umami-rich flavors you love without compromise. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for a family dinner or special gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Capellini noodles (or rice noodles)
• 4 cups Shrimp broth
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 4 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 300 g Ground pork
• 2 tbsp Annatto powder
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce (gluten-free)
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Pepper
• 3 large Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cup Crushed chicharrón (pork cracklings)
• 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
• 2 Lemon wedges
• 200 g Shrimp, deveined and peeled

Directions

Step 1

Cook the capellini or rice noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and onions and sauté until onions are translucent.

Step 3

Add the ground pork to the pan, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Stir in paprika and annatto powder until well combined.

Step 4

Pour in the shrimp broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the fish sauce, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour this into the boiling broth while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook until they turn pink and opaque.

Step 7

Place the noodles on a serving platter and pour the sauce over the top evenly.

Step 8

Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs, crushed chicharrón, and chopped green onions over the noodles.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2428.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3054.4

Total Fat 139.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1034mg	0%
Sodium 9961.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 256.9g	0%

Vitamin D 44IU	0%
Calcium 557.9mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 2220.6mg	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: 41.1%

Protein: 33.7%

Carbs: 25.2%