High Protein Palabok

Elevate your traditional Filipino comfort food with this High Protein Palabok, a healthier and protein-packed twist on a beloved classic. Featuring a delightful medley of tender shrimp, golden tofu cubes, and diced chicken breast, this dish brings together a rich and savory annatto-infused sauce that clings perfectly to chewy rice noodles. Topped with sliced boiled eggs, crushed pork rinds, and fresh spring onions, this recipe offers layers of flavors and textures with every bite. Quick to prepare in under an hour, it’s a wholesome, satisfying meal that blends authenticity with a nutrition boost, perfect for fitness enthusiasts or anyone looking for a high-protein dinner option. Serve with zesty lemon wedges for the perfect finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams rice noodles
• 250 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 200 grams tofu, extra firm
• 250 grams chicken breast, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon annatto powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 3 boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
• 1 cup crushed pork rinds (chicharron)
• 2 lemon, sliced into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Soak rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Cut tofu into small cubes. In a non-stick pan over medium heat, cook the tofu until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink. Set aside.

Step 4

In a deep pan, heat a small amount of oil and saute the minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent.

Step 5

Add the shrimp and cook until just pink. Remove and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pan, add fish sauce and annatto powder, stirring well.

Step 7

Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup of the water to create a slurry. Pour this into the pan along with the remaining water, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Season the sauce with salt and pepper.

Step 9

Add back the tofu, chicken, and shrimp to the pan, stirring to coat all pieces with the sauce.

Step 10

Toss in the drained rice noodles and mix until noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and everything is heated through.

Step 11

Transfer the Palabok to a serving platter, and garnish with sliced boiled eggs, chopped spring onions, and crushed pork rinds.

Step 12

Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2556.9 grams (2556.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2270

Total Fat 65.60g	84%
Saturated Fat 18.50g	93%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1349mg	450%
Sodium 8094mg	352%
Total Carbohydrate 182.00g	66%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 17.30g
Protein 236.40g	473%

Vitamin D 155IU	776%
Calcium 1865mg	143%
Iron 15mg	85%
Potassium 2983mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 41.8%

Carbs: 32.2%