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Palabok

Palabok is a beloved Filipino noodle dish with a rich, savory sauce and hearty toppings, perfect for celebrations or cozy dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicharrón crispy pork skin, crushed
  • 1/4 cup lemon or calamansi juice

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling a pot of water. Once it's at a rolling boil, add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and sauté until browned.
  4. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and add fish sauce, soy sauce, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the sauce.
  8. Transfer the Palabok to a serving platter and top with sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped green onions, and crushed chicharrón.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the sauce simmer longer. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy your Palabok with various toppings.