Pancit Palabok (Filipino Rice Noodles with Annatto Shrimp Sauce)
Pancit palabok is a Filipino celebratory noodle dish built on thin rice noodles blanketed in an orange-hued shrimp sauce. The sauce gets its color from annatto powder and its backbone from shrimp-shell stock simmered with fish sauce. Boiled egg halves and a squeeze of lime are the traditional garnish, balancing richness with acidity. It is a staple at Filipino birthday parties and holiday gatherings, served family-style on a large platter.
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Instructions
- 1
Peel shrimp and separate meat from shells.
- 2
Simmer shells to make stock, then strain.
- 3
Saute garlic, then add annatto powder, stock, and fish sauce to make sauce.
- 4
Add shrimp meat and simmer until the sauce lightly thickens.
- 5
Pour sauce over cooked rice noodles and serve with boiled egg and lime.
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