Soy-Free Palabok
Experience the delectable flavors of Filipino cuisine with this *Soy-Free Palabok*, a savory noodle dish that's big on taste and free of soy-based ingredients. This recipe features tender capellini or rice noodles smothered in a rich, shrimp-infused sauce, thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a velvety texture. Ground pork, paprika, and vibrant annatto powder create layers of flavor, while succulent shrimp add a burst of seafood goodness. Topped with sliced hard-boiled eggs, crisp chicharrón, and fresh green onions, this dish is finished with a zesty squeeze of lemon for the perfect balance. Ideal for those seeking a gluten-free and soy-free twist on this classic Filipino favorite, this palabok is a show-stopping centerpiece for any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Capellini noodles (or rice noodles)
- 4 cups Shrimp broth
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 4 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 300 g Ground pork
- 2 tbsp Annatto powder
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce (gluten-free)
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Pepper
- 3 large Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 cup Crushed chicharrón (pork cracklings)
- 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
- 2 Lemon wedges
- 200 g Shrimp, deveined and peeled
Instructions
Cook the capellini or rice noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and onions and sauté until onions are translucent.
Add the ground pork to the pan, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Stir in paprika and annatto powder until well combined.
Pour in the shrimp broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour this into the boiling broth while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
Place the noodles on a serving platter and pour the sauce over the top evenly.
Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs, crushed chicharrón, and chopped green onions over the noodles.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.0 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.0 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1034 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 9962 mg | 433% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.8 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 256.9 g | 514% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 558 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2221 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
