Pancit Molo

Name: Pancit Molo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb shrimp, minced; 24 wonton wrappers; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1/4 cup scallions, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp cooking oil

A comforting Dumpling soup featuring seasoned pork and shrimp wontons in a savory garlic-infused broth.

45 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

FilipinoSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1/2 lb shrimp, minced
24 wonton wrappers
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup yellow onion, diced
6 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp fish sauce
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 lb minced shrimp, 1 beaten egg, half of the 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
2

Place a small spoonful of filling onto each of the 24 wonton wrappers, fold into triangles, and press edges securely to seal.
3

Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté 1 cup diced yellow onion with the remaining minced garlic cloves until softened.
4

Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and 2 tbsp fish sauce, bringing the liquid to a gentle boil.
5

Drop the filled dumplings into the boiling soup and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until floating and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
6

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped scallions before serving hot.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Pancit Molo reach?

For Pancit Molo, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Pancit Molo?

The entry for Pancit Molo calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Pancit Molo?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Pancit Molo uses 1 lb ground pork.

Can I make Pancit Molo gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 24 wonton wrappers has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free soup collection instead.

Does Pancit Molo contain shellfish?

Yes: 1/2 lb shrimp, minced. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Serve it with

Puso side
Ensaladang Talong Grilled Eggplant Salad salad
Chinese Garlic Green Beans side

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