Pancit Palabok

Priprava

Sestavine

Postopek

Korak za korakom

1. 1

   Cook the rice noodles according to package directions, typically by soaking in hot water or boiling briefly until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.

   Približno 10 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Do not overcook the noodles; they should be al dente as they will absorb some sauce later.

2. 2

   In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. Add the annatto powder and stir until dissolved, creating an orange-red broth.

   Približno 5 min

3. 3

   In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink.

   Približno 5 min

4. 4

   Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add the fish sauce to the pan with the garlic, stirring to deglaze.

   Približno 2 min

5. 5

   Whisk the rice flour with a small amount of cold water to form a slurry, then gradually stir it into the simmering annatto broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

   Približno 8 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Adjust the amount of rice flour slurry for a thicker or thinner sauce.

6. 6

   Return the cooked shrimp to the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce if needed.

   Približno 1 min

7. 7

   To serve, place the cooked noodles on a large platter or individual plates. Ladle a generous amount of the rich shrimp sauce over the noodles.

   Približno 2 min

8. 8

   Garnish with the sliced pork belly, smoked fish flakes, quartered hard-boiled eggs, crushed chicharon, and chopped green onions. Serve immediately with calamansi on the side.

   Približno 2 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Encourage diners to squeeze fresh calamansi juice over their serving for an extra layer of bright flavor.