Pancit Palabok

Pancit Palabok is a Filipino noodle dish that is made with thin rice noodles, shrimp sauce, shrimp, boiled eggs, pork cracklings, and various toppings. Here is a recipe to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb thin rice noodles (bihon)
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup annatto seeds
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup shrimp sauce (bagoong)
• 1 cup pork cracklings (chicharon), crushed
• 2 boiled eggs, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions:

1. Soak the rice noodles in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. Boil the shrimp in 2 cups of water for 3-5 minutes until cooked, then set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 cups of water and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat, then add the onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. Add the annatto seeds and stir for 1-2 minutes until the oil turns orange.
6. Remove the seeds and add the shrimp sauce to the saucepan, then mix well.
7. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
8. Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and stir until coated.
9. Place the rice noodles on a large serving plate, then pour the sauce on top.
10. Garnish with crushed pork cracklings, sliced boiled eggs, green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!