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.

Rice Noodles With Shrimp Gravy (pancit Palabok)

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

  1. Boil the rice noodles according to package instructions, then set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, combine shrimp stock, fish sauce, and annatto water. Bring to a simmer.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp and slice them in half lengthwise.
  5. 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