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

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.

Questions

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.

How long does Pancit Molo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Pancit Molo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Kintsay and Tomato Relish side
Ensaladang Talong Grilled Eggplant Salad salad
Couve a Mineira side

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