Pancit Malabon

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Pancit Malabon was originated in the city of malabon here in the Philippines. People love to eat because it's very delicious, affordable and easy to buy. Now, Pancit Malabon is very much popular food because of its taste.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thick rice noodles

Sauce:

• 1/2 lb pork belly, boiled and sliced
• 1/2 cup annatto seeds diluted in 1/2 cup water (also known as annatto water)
• 3/4 cup shrimp juice
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 medium-sized onion, minced
• 1/4 cup pork rinds (chicharon), pounded

Toppings:

• 1/2 lb shrimp, shelled, cooked, and halved lengthwise
• 1/4 lb adobong pusit, sliced
• 1/2 cup pork rinds (chicharon), pounded
• 1 cup napa cabbage (pechay baguio), chopped then blanched
• 1 piece lemon, quartered
• 3/4 cup tinapa flakes
• 3 pieces hard boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tosted garlic

Cooking Procedure

1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. If you are using the traditional Pancit Malabon noodles, you will need to soak it in water overnight before cooking. Set aside.
2. Start making the sauce by sautéing the minced garlic and onion.
3. Add chopped boiled pork and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Add fish sauce and ground black pepper then stir.
5. Pour-in shrimp juice and annatto water and let boil.
6. Add pounded pork rinds (chicharon) then stir.
7. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes then turn off heat.
8. Place the cooked noodles in a large bowl then pour-in the sauce and mix well.
9. Transfer the sauce and noodle mixture in a wide serving plate and arrange the toppings.
10. Serve with lemon or calamansi and a lot of love. Share and enjoy!