Sugar-Free Pancit Palabok

Delight in a healthier twist on a beloved Filipino classic with this Sugar-Free Pancit Palabok! This guilt-free version of the iconic dish keeps all the rich, savory flavors you love while skipping the added sugar. Featuring tender rice noodles smothered in a velvety annatto-infused gravy, this recipe is loaded with protein-packed shrimp, ground pork, and crispy fried tofu. Topped with hard-boiled eggs, crushed chicharron, and a bright squeeze of calamansi, each bite is an explosion of texture and flavor. Perfectly suited for those watching their sugar intake, this dish still delivers all the comfort and satisfaction of traditional Pancit Palabok. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ideal choice for a family dinner or a celebratory feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Rice noodles
• 200 grams Shrimp
• 150 grams Ground pork
• 100 grams Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Annatto powder
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 500 milliliters Chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons Water
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 2 whole Hard-boiled eggs
• 50 grams Crushed chicharron (pork rinds)
• 2 whole Fresh calamansi or lime
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in lukewarm water for about 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pan, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Cook the ground pork until it browns, then remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

Slice the tofu into small cubes and fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and chopped onions until translucent.

Step 5

Add the annatto powder and mix well, then pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the boiling broth while continuously stirring to thicken.

Step 7

Add the cooked shrimp and ground pork. Season with fish sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Simmer for 3-5 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 9

In another pot of boiling water, blanch the pre-soaked noodles for 2-3 minutes or until tender, then drain.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Top with fried tofu, chopped spring onions, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and crushed chicharron.

Step 12

Serve with calamansi or lime wedges on the side for squeezing over just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1726.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1865.8

Total Fat 84.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 927.4mg	0%
Sodium 7588.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 13.1g
Protein 151.4g	0%

Vitamin D 108IU	0%
Calcium 587.0mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 1287.9mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 32.5%

Carbs: 27.0%