Kapampangan Noodles (pancit Luglug)

Pancit Luglug, also known as Kapampangan Noodles, is a popular noodle dish in Kapampangan cuisine. It is made with thick rice noodles, savory shrimp sauce, and an assortment of toppings, making it a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Kapampangan Noodles Shrimp Sauce Asian Cuisine
Kapampangan Noodles (pancit Luglug)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick rice noodles
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups shrimp stock
  • 1/2 cup annatto seeds (achuete)
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicharron (pork cracklings), crushed
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fried garlic

Instructions

  1. Soak annatto seeds in shrimp stock for 30 minutes, then strain to extract annatto oil.
  2. In a pot, combine shrimp stock, fish sauce, and annatto oil. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Dissolve cornstarch in water, then pour into the simmering sauce to thicken. Set aside.
  5. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
  6. Assemble the dish by placing noodles in a serving plate, pouring the shrimp sauce over the noodles, and topping with shrimp, sliced eggs, chicharron, green onions, and fried garlic.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Pot Strainer Serving Plate

Tools

Knife Cutting Board Measuring Cups Measuring Spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve Pancit Luglug with calamansi or lime wedges for a citrusy kick.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add some chopped chili peppers to the shrimp sauce.

Cost

$15