Shrimp Rice Noodles

Name: Shrimp Rice Noodles (Pancit Palabok)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) fresh medium shrimp; 6 tablespoons minced garlic; 1½ cups (300 g) diced pork; 1 cup (200 g) diced pressed tofu (tokwa); 1 cup (200 g) diced pressed tofu (tokwa); 2 tablespoons annatto seeds, soaked in 2 tablespoons oil (optional); 2 tablespoons annatto seeds, soaked in 2 tablespoons oil (optional); 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup (60 ml) water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup (60 ml) water; 14 oz (400 g) dried rice vermicelli; 2 oz (50 g) chicharon (see note); 4 scallions, chopped; 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges; 8 small limes, to serve

Pancit Palabok

Preparation info

Serves
6-8

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Filipino Homestyle Dishes

By Norma Olizon-Chikiamco

Published 2003

About

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) fresh medium shrimp
12 cups (3

Asia
Philippines
Pasta
Low fat
High protein

Method

Peel and devein the shrimp, reserving shells and heads. Simmer the reserved shells and heads in 2 cups (500 ml) water until the water turns orange. Strain into a bowl and press the heads and shells to extract the juice. Reserve the shrimp stock and discard the heads and shells.
Simmer the peeled shrimp in 2 cups (500 ml) water, until shrimps turn orange, 2-3 mi