Pancit Palabok

Instructions

1. Soak the rice noodles in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. In a pan, heat cooking oil and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
3. Add diced pork belly and cook until browned.
4. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
5. Pour in shrimp broth and fish sauce, then bring to a boil.
6. Stir in annatto powder for color.
7. Add cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously.
8. In a separate pot, boil water and cook the soaked rice noodles for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
9. Place cooked noodles on a serving platter and pour the shrimp sauce over them.
10. Top with fried tofu, sliced hard boiled eggs, crushed chicharron, and chopped spring onions.
11. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Prep

• Soak rice noodles in water for 30 minutes.
• Prepare shrimp broth by boiling shrimp shells in water.