Pancit Malabon
Pancit Malabon is a Filipino noodle dish that originated from the city of Malabon. It is made with thick rice noodles, topped with a flavorful sauce, and garnished with various toppings.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Crushed chicharon (pork rinds) - 1/2 cup
- Calamansi or lemon - 6 pieces, sliced
- Green onions - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Hard-boiled eggs - 6, sliced
- Water - 2 cups
- Annatto powder - 1 teaspoon
- Onion - 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Smoked fish flakes - 1/2 cup
- Squid - 250 grams, cleaned and sliced into rings
- Shrimp - 250 grams, peeled and deveined
- Pancit malabon noodles - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, cook the Pancit Malabon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the shrimp and squid to the pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add the smoked fish flakes and fish sauce to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the annatto powder in water. Pour the annatto water into the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked Pancit Malabon noodles to the pan. Toss well to coat the noodles with the sauce.
- Transfer the Pancit Malabon to a serving platter. Top with sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped green onions, and crushed chicharon.
- Serve hot with calamansi or lemon slices on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g