How to make Pansit Palabok

Ever wanted to whip up a Filipino dish that would impress your family and friends? Well, here’s your chance. We’re going to learn how to make pansit palabok, a classic and beloved Filipino noodle dish. It’s a flavorful, saucy, and colorful dish that is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. The process may seem daunting at first, but with some patience and practice, you’ll master this recipe in no time.

Let’s start with the ingredients you’ll need:

• 500 grams of rice noodles
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 200 grams of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 200 grams of pork belly, sliced into small pieces
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cup of finely crushed pork rinds (chicharon)
• 1/2 cup of tinapa flakes (smoked fish)
• 2 tablespoons of atsuete oil
• 4 cups of shrimp broth
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch dissolved in water
• Green onions for garnishing
• Salt and pepper to taste

Now, let’s dive into the cooking instructions.

1. Soak the rice noodles in water until they soften. Once soft, drain them and set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, sauté the garlic and onions in atsuete oil until fragrant.
3. Add the pork belly slices and cook until they turn light brown.
4. Toss in the peeled shrimps and cook until they turn pink.
5. Pour in the shrimp broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer.
6. Gradually add the cornstarch dissolved in water while stirring continuously. This will thicken your sauce.
7. Season with salt and pepper according to your preference then add the tinapa flakes.
8. Arrange the softened noodles on a serving plate. Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and make sure every strand is covered.
9. Top it off with slices of hard-boiled eggs, crushed pork rinds, and chopped green onions for garnishing.
10. Serve it hot and enjoy your homemade pansit palabok!

Remember, cooking is an art. Don’t be afraid to make adjustments according to your taste preference. You may want to add more shrimp or maybe less tinapa flakes. It’s all up to you. The most important thing is you enjoy the process and have fun learning how to make pansit palabok. It’s a challenging yet rewarding experience that will surely boost your cooking skills. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and start cooking!

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