Pancit Luglug Fiesta

Pancit Luglug is a popular Filipino noodle dish that is often served during fiestas and special occasions. This flavorful and colorful dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering!

Pancit Luglug Fiesta

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thick rice noodles
  • 1/2 pound pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup annatto water (water infused with annatto seeds)
  • 4 cups shrimp stock or water
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups tinapa (smoked fish), flaked
  • 1 cup chicharron (pork cracklings), crushed
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fried garlic

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a separate pot, bring the shrimp stock or water to a simmer. Add the pork belly and shrimp, and cook until the pork is tender and the shrimp turns pink. Remove the pork and shrimp from the pot and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering stock, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  4. Add the annatto water and fish sauce to the thickened sauce, then mix well.
  5. To assemble, place a serving of noodles on a plate, pour the sauce over the noodles, and top with the cooked pork belly, shrimp, tinapa, chicharron, hard-boiled eggs, green onions, and fried garlic.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Large pot Separate pot Small bowl Stirring spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve Pancit Luglug with calamansi or lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, omit the pork belly and shrimp, and use vegetable stock instead of shrimp stock.

Cost

$20