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Easy Pancit Palabok is the way to go if your looking for an easy to make noodle dish. A flavorful noodle recipe with shrimp sauce that Filipinos love. Try this homemade Filipino noodle dish to fix your cravings!

This easy pancit palabok recipe is my go to every time I crave Jolibee’s. Rice noodles with thick amber shrimp sauce and various toppings like pork crackling, shrimps, boiled eggs, squid rings, spring onion and many more. It’s a Filipino household choice when it comes to pancit dishes like bihon and sotanghon guisado.

What Is Pancit Palabok

“Palabok” roughly translates to “assorted” because the dish has an assortment of toppings. It’s similar with pancit malabon with the difference that the sauce in Malabon is already mixed in when served. In the Philippines, Pancit Palabok is a staple during festive occasions such as birthdays, fiestas, and family gatherings. Its vibrant appearance and robust flavors make it an irresistible centerpiece for any celebration

You can go crazy with ingredients you can place on top as long as it’s not too overpowering. That’s great and all, but it can also be time consuming to prepare different toppings. This palabok recipe is made simpler but still has that authentic pancit palabok taste that we all know and enjoy.

The Secret Is In The Palabok Sauce.

At the heart of Pancit Palabok lies its signature sauce, the palabok sauce. The bright amber hue comes from the annatto powder and the flavor usually come from shrimp broth. This vibrant orange sauce adds a distinctive taste and color to the dish. To make it more flavorful, I mixed in “hibe or hibi”. These are small dried shrimps that can be bought at Asian stores if you live abroad.

An Array of Toppings:

What sets pancit palabok apart is its array of enticing toppings that add layers of flavor and texture. It is common to find generous portions of shrimp, crushed chicharron (crispy pork rinds), hard-boiled eggs, tinapa flakes (smoked fish), and scallions or green onions gracing the top of the dish.

Other options for toppings are chicken meat, tofu, and pork belly. Squid, mussels, or crab meat, are also amazing in infusing the dish with a seafood lover’s delight. Whatever you choose, each bite offers a delightful medley of crunchy, savory, and aromatic elements that leave a lasting impression.

Why This Recipe Works

Its quick and easy to make without compromising the flavors!
Instead of using cornstarch to make the slurry, I used rice flour instead. By doing this, The sauce still maintains a thick yet pourable consistency even when cold. Unlike with cornstarch, the sauce becomes pasty and uninviting.
This Filipino noodle recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.

How To Serve And Store

Serving: Pour three-quarters of the shrimp gravy into the noodles and mix until all noodles are covered with sauce. Transfer the noodles to a serving dish then pour remaining sauce on top. Arrange toppings on top, finishing with the crushed chicharon and spring onions. Place the calamansi or lemon wedges on the sides then serve and enjoy.
Storing: For best results, store the noodles, sauce, and toppings in individual containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating: In a microwave, assemble the noodles, sauce, and toppings on a microwave-safe dish and warm up at 2 to 3-minute intervals until heated through. Or, in a stove-top, quickly plunge cooked noodles into boiling water. Reheat the sauce in a saucepan, adding more water or stock as needed to loosen the consistency. Heat the toppings on a dry skillet, turning as needed until completely warmed through.

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