How to Make Pancit Palabok - Jelly's Kitchen (Episode 59)

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.

Soft boil 6 eggs and then shock them in cold water.

Boil the noodles according to the package instructions, stirring to loosen them as they cook.

Infuse oil with annatto seeds for coloring, then reduce the oil when sautéing.

Spread the drained noodles in a tray for assembly.

Drain the annatto seeds and discard them.

Sauté a whole lot of garlic until golden brown.

Add 1 pound of fresh shrimp, deveined, and sauté.

Season the shrimp with sea salt and a good amount of black pepper, then stir.

Add 2 cups of water to the shrimp and bring to a boil, covering the pot.

Pound the pork rind into a powder using a meat tenderizer or mallet.

Pour some of the powdered pork rind on top of the noodles.

Thicken the sauce by mixing a teaspoon of cornstarch with warm water and adding it slowly while stirring.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper as needed.

Pour the thickened sauce over the cooked noodles.

Garnish with soft boiled eggs and green onion.

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