Rice Noodles With Shrimp Gravy (pancit Palabok)
Rice Noodles with Shrimp Gravy, also known as Pancit Palabok, is a popular Filipino Chinese noodle dish topped with a flavorful shrimp sauce, smoked fish flakes, and an array of toppings. This dish is perfect for special occasions and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pack (8 oz) rice noodles
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups shrimp stock
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup annatto water (1 tablespoon annatto seeds steeped in 1/2 cup hot water)
- 1/2 cup crushed pork rinds or chicharron
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fried garlic
- 1/4 cup shrimp, boiled, peeled, and chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Boil the rice noodles according to package instructions, then set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine shrimp stock, fish sauce, and annatto water. Bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp and slice them in half lengthwise.
- To assemble, place the cooked rice noodles on a serving platter. Pour the shrimp gravy over the noodles. Top with crushed pork rinds, sliced hard-boiled eggs, green onions, fried garlic, and chopped boiled shrimp.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Saucepan Small bowl Serving platter
Tools
Knife Cutting board Spoon
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve Pancit Palabok with calamansi or lemon wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.
Tips & tricks
Tips: To save time, you can use store-bought shrimp stock or chicken stock as a substitute for homemade shrimp stock.
Cost
$15