Filipino Vegetarian Pancit Molo is a light, savory, and filling wonton soup, with each wonton is filled with healthy vegetables and tofu. There is always a delicious treat in every sip and bite!

What is Pancit Molo Recipe

Pancit Molo is a Filipino noodle dish that is popularly known to have originated in a place in Iloilo named Molo, hence the name of the dish.

Despite its name, this Pinoy pancit dish has no noodles, just wonton-like dumplings in place of the noodles.

An original Pancit Molo is a delicious soup that is made up of dense wonton dumplings filled with minced meat, vegetables, and spices. The filling could be shredded chicken meat, pork, or beef.

Pancit Molo has been a Filipino favorite since it has been created in the Philippines. Filipinos love this savory, light soup with the uniquely shaped noodles and tasty filling.

Tips on Making Vegetarian Pancit Molo:

• When making fried garlic, make sure to set your stove on low heat. Garlic tends to burn quickly and will result in a bitter taste.
• For a tastier soup, use vegetable broth to simmer the pancit molo.
• Make pancit molo balls ahead and chill or freeze them. Thaw at room temperature when you are ready to use them.
• If you love leafy vegetables in your pancit molo soup, you can add bok choy leaves right before you take it off from the stove.

 

How to Make Vegetarian Pancit Molo:

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

Molo (Wonton):

• textured vegetarian protein (TVP)
• hot water
• carrots, shredded
• soft tofu
• garlic, minced
• green onions, sliced
• salt
• pepper
• molo (wonton) wrappers

For Frying:

• unrefined coconut oil
• garlic

Soup Base:

• garlic, minced
• white onion, chopped
• oyster mushroom shredded
• water
• salt
• pepper
• mushroom seasoning*

How to Make the Molo and Molo (Wonton) Assembly

In a bowl, soak TVP in hot water for about 5-10 minutes or until TVP has expanded and looks “fluffy”. Remove the water and now it’s ready to use.

Then it’s time to make your own fried garlic. Heat enough oil in a pan and add in the minced garlic:

Fry the minced garlic until golden brown and set aside:

In another bowl, add TVP, carrots, tofu, garlic, green onions, salt, pepper, and mix until combined:

Preheat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the filling and fry for about 5-10 minutes:

Transfer filling to container and allow to cool completely:

To assemble: 

Lay a piece of wonton wrapper flat on a plate. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and place in the middle of the wrapper:

Wet the edges of the wonton wrapper with water. Fold the wonton wrapper over the mound to form a triangle. Press the sides to keep the mixture intact:

Make sure to secure the molo filling, like so:

Take the two sides of the wrap and fold it towards the center. It should look like a bishop’s mitre or head gear:

After sealing the sides, it would look like this:

Set dumplings on a tray. Repeat the process until all the molo filling has been used:

For the Soup:

Preheat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onions:

Then add the shredded oyster mushroom and saute until onions are translucent:

Add water and bring to a roiling boil:

Cover the pot to make the boiling process faster:

Now that it is already boiling, add pancit molo (wontons):

Add salt:

Add the pepper and mushroom seasoning and boil for 5 more minutes or until the wontons start to float:

Remove from the heat and transfer in a bowl and garnish with fried garlic which we made earlier.  This part is optional, but by adding green onions or leeks takes the soup to the next level of deliciousness. 🙂

Vegetarian Pancit Molo is best served hot. This dish is one of my comfort foods!

This Filipino cuisine will always be an all-time favorite, not just for Filipinos but to everyone who loves an amazing wonton soup!

Frequently Asked Questions for Vegetarian Pancit Molo:

Q: How do you wrap the Pancit Molo?

A: The steps are very easy. You just need to place enough amount of filling and seal the sides by wetting the wonton wrapper with a little water.

Q: Is Vegetarian Pancit Molo soup similar to Chinese Wonton Soup?

A: It is quite similar. The way it is prepared is similar, except that the ingredients for this recipe are all vegetarian-friendly.

Q: Can I add coconut milk to the Vegetarian Pancit Molo soup?

A: Yes, you can. It would just make the soup a creamier than the usual Vegetarian Pancit Molo.

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More delicious Filipino Dishes to try:

• Pancit Bihon
• Mushroom Chicharon
• Biko – Filipino Sweet Sticky Rice
• Pineapple Mango Smoothie
• Homemade Caramel Cake
• Vegan Tocino

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