Pancit Malabon with Shrimp and Pork

Name: Pancit Malabon with Shrimp and Pork
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 400g rice noodles; 200g shrimp; 150g pork belly; 3 hard-boiled eggs; 2 cups shrimp stock; 2 tsp annatto powder; 4 cloves garlic; 1 onion; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp ground pepper; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup chicharrón; 2 tbsp spring onions; 2 tbsp lemon slices or calamansi; 1/4 cup fried garlic

A Filipino noodle dish bursting with rich, savory flavors

Pancit Malabon is a well-loved Filipino noodle dish distinguished by its thick rice noodles and vibrant, seafood-infused sauce. Traditionally topped with shrimp, pork, and a medley of fresh garnishes, it brings together flavors that are both bold and comforting.

1 h 30 min
4-6
Intermediate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

400g rice noodles

soaked

200g shrimp

peeled and deveined

150g pork belly

sliced thin

3 hard-boiled eggs

sliced

Sauce

2 cups shrimp stock

made from shrimp shells

2 tsp annatto powder

atsuete powder

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 onion

diced

3 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp ground pepper

1 cup evaporated milk

Garnishing

1/2 cup chicharrón

crumbled

2 tbsp spring onions

chopped

2 tbsp lemon slices or calamansi

1/4 cup fried garlic

Preparation

Making the Shrimp Stock

Boil shrimp shells

Boil shrimp shells in 3 cups of water for 10-15 minutes.

Strain stock

Strain and set aside 2 cups for the sauce.

Marinating the Pork

Mix pork with seasoning

Mix pork slices with 1 tbsp fish sauce and a pinch of ground pepper.

Marinate

Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Sauté pork

Sauté the marinated pork until crispy and set aside.

Cooking Process

Cook Noodles

Blanch soaked noodles in boiling water until tender; drain and set aside.

Prepare Sauce

In a pan, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant, add annatto powder and fish sauce, then pour in the shrimp stock and evaporated milk. Let it simmer until slightly thickened.

Combine and Finish

Combine noodles with the sauce, stirring gently until well-coated. Add shrimp and stir until cooked.

Do not overcook the shrimp — it should be just opaque in the center.

Plating & Serving