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Flavorful Palabok Noodles Recipe with Easy Creamy Shrimp Sauce Guide

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A quick and easy Palabok Noodles recipe featuring a creamy shrimp sauce that delivers rich, savory flavors and nostalgic comfort. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 250g (about 9 oz) rice noodles (bihon), soaked until soft
  • 200g (7 oz) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (reserve heads and shells for stock)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) shrimp stock or water
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) evaporated milk or coconut cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons annatto powder or annatto seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 100g (3.5 oz) chicharrón (pork cracklings), crushed
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Fried garlic bits (optional)
  • Calamansi or lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp stock by simmering shrimp heads and shells in 2 cups (480 ml) water for about 15 minutes, skimming foam. Strain and set aside.
  2. Soak 250g rice noodles in warm water for 10–15 minutes until soft but still firm. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onions until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons annatto powder or seeds and cook for 1 minute to release color and flavor.
  5. Add peeled shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Pour in shrimp stock and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk or coconut cream and 2 tablespoons fish sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 3 minutes.
  7. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Slowly stir into simmering sauce and thicken for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. Arrange soaked noodles on a large serving platter. Pour creamy shrimp sauce evenly over noodles.
  9. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs, crushed chicharrón, chopped green onions, and fried garlic bits. Serve with calamansi or lime wedges.

Notes

Do not overcook the rice noodles to avoid mushiness. Use fresh shrimp stock for best flavor or a seafood stock cube as a shortcut. Slowly add cornstarch slurry to avoid lumps. Adjust fish sauce gradually to prevent oversalting. Fry garlic bits fresh for extra crunch and aroma. If sauce thickens too much, loosen with shrimp stock or water.

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Keywords: Palabok, Filipino noodles, shrimp sauce, creamy sauce, rice noodles, easy dinner, seafood recipe, family meal

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