THE ORIGINAL WAY ON HOW TO MAKE SPECIAL PANCIT MALABON | AUTHENTIC STYLE | Cha Lou's Kitchenette #35

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while chicken is often less expensive than shrimp.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole grain pasta offers more fiber, while spaghetti is more widely available.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken breast is leaner, and ground turkey is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

Prepare the white noodles according to package instructions.

In a large pan, heat the oil and sauté the minced garlic and chopped onions until fragrant.

Add the ground pork and cook until browned.

Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.

Add the tinapa fish flakes and mix well.

Season with ground black pepper, salt, and fish sauce.

Dissolve the corn starch in water and add to the mixture to thicken.

Add the cooked noodles and mix until well combined.

Top with pork sitcharon, calamansi, boiled eggs, and onion leaks before serving.

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