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vegetarian palabok in white bowl with green onion toppings
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Easy Palabok Recipe

A quick and easy Filipino noodle dish recipe that is perfect for fiestas, potlucks or any special occasion! It's a savory, filling and healthy vegetarian dish that everyone will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, pasta dish
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 oz palabok noodles (cornstarch noodles)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sweet onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon annatto powder
  • ¼ cup crumbled tofu
  • 1 tablespoon vegan chicken seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon vegan fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoona cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon fried garlic
  • 1 large hard-boiled egg if vegan omit
  • cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup banana chips optional
  • ½ lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to the package.
  • In a large pan over medium heat, add oil and saute onions for 2 minutes.
  • Add in minced garlic and continue cooking for another 30 seconds.
  • Mix in the annatto powder, crumbled tofu, vegan chicken seasoning, vegan fish sauce, sugar and continue cooking for another 2 minutes whil stirring continously.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a rapid boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While waiting, in a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture to pan and bring to a boil
  • Season with salt and ground pepper to taste.
  • Allow the sauce simmer for another minute until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Turn off the heat and pour the sauce over the cooked palabok noodles and mix until combined.
  • Garnish with the crispy garlic, egg, green onions, banana chips, and lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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