Cooking Mama's Pancit Palabok Recipe (First Time)

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is a less expensive protein alternative.

chicharrón

🥗Healthier: crispy shallots

💰Cheaper: fried garlic

Fried garlic is a budget-friendly crunchy topping.

Boil a whole bunch of eggs in cold water.

Prepare an ice bath for the boiled eggs.

Soak rice stick noodles for 5 minutes, then drain.

Put the drained noodles back in the bowl and prepare hot water to cook them just before mixing.

Chop chaote after peeling it, noting its texture.

Chop white onions and green onions at an angle for better clinging to noodles.

Measure and add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce for flavor.

Prepare anato powder for color, eyeballing the amount for desired darkness.

Crush pork rinds further for topping.

Prepare ingredients in order of use: pork, onions, anato, cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, fish sauce, garlic, and toppings.

Heat a wok and add avocado oil.

Brown the pork in the wok, caramelizing it without cooking it through.

Add chaote and onions to the browned pork, then season with salt and pepper.

Add garlic to the mixture.

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