Pancit Luglug Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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Pancit Luglug is a Kapampangan noodle dish made of cornstarch noodles with vibrant orange savory sauce and loads of toppings. Perfect for any occasions or simply as merienda or snack.

  • What is Pancit Luglug?
  • Pancit Luglug, Pancit Palabok, and Pancit Malabon...
  • How to cook pancit Luglug?
  • Other Filipino Noodles to Try:
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Pancit Luglug Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy (1)What is Pancit Luglug?

Pancit Luglug is the Kapampangan version of Pancit Palabok. Like it, this saucy noodle dish has all the customary orange sauce and all the trimmings of ground pork, slices of hard-boiled eggs, shrimp, springs of onion, crushed chicharon and sometimes more.

Contrary to popular belief that Pancit Luglug normally uses thick noodles, that is actually not the case. Yes, thin noodles were also used traditionally. Cornstarch noodles is normally used instead of rice noodles.

The term "luglug" means to rinse or to wash. The dish got its local name because of the way it is served. Wherein the (precooked) noodles are placed on a strainer and plunged repeatedly in hot or boiling water before dumping them on a plate to be smothered with the sauce and various toppings.

Pancit Luglug, Pancit Palabok, and Pancit Malabon...

These three are all Filipino favorite noodle dishes and are often mistaken interchangeably as they look very similar. Same orange gravy sauce with lots of toppings and even the way they are cooked are fundamentally the same.
Here are some of their basic similarities and differences:Pancit Luglug Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2)

Origin of Name: Pancit Luglug was named after the traditional Kapampangan way of "rinsing" the noodles to cook or reheat it. Pancit Malabon is named after the place where it originated.
Noodle type: Pancit Luglug uses thick or thin cornstarch noodles while and Pancit Palabok normally uses thin rice noodles. On the other hand, Pancit Malabon uses thick rice or cornstarch noodles.
Sauce and Toppings: The three noodle dishes have similar sauce and toppings. But Pancit Malabon sauce has additional crab fat to it, sans the ground pork. It also adds some Chinese cabbage for toppings.
Presentation: Pancit Luglug and Pancit Palabok are served with their sauce poured at the top of the noodles. Unlike the two, Pancit Malabon is served with its sauce pre-mixed.

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How to cook pancit Luglug?

Normally each main component is cooked separately. Noodles are parboiled and then reheated in hot or boiling water when ready to serve. Shrimp and other toppings that need cooking are also done ahead, the same thing with the sauce.

Once all is prepared, you can either assemble it in a big "bilao", a handwoven, round, flat, basket, that is traditionally used for serving Pancit that is still being used even to this day. Or serve it to individual plates.

First, dip the precooked noodles in boiling water several times using a blanching basket.

Transfer noodles with a plate. Next comes the sauce poured on top of the noodles. Sprinkle some crushed pork rind and shredded smoked fish. Add the shrimp and hard-boiled egg on top and the garnish with brown garlic and green onions.Last but not least, squeeze a calamansi or two before serving.

This elaborately constructed noodle dish should then be tossed together to mix each component and fuse the flavors together.

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Other Filipino Noodles to Try:

  • Pancit Canton - stir-fried noodles made from wheat-flour egg noodles (flour sticks)
  • Pancit Bihon Guisado- stir-fry rice noodles with meat and veggies
  • Palabok
  • Sotanghon - Vermicelli noodles in chicken soup

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Pancit Luglug Easy Recipe

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Pancit Luglug is a Kapampangan noodle dish made of cornstarch noodles with vibrant orange savory sauce and loads of toppings. Perfect for any occasions or simply as merienda or snack.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Course :Side Dish, Snack

Servings =8

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Ingredients

  • 500 grams Pancit Luglug noodles
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 12 pieces large prawns - shelled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic -minced
  • 1 medium onion -chopped
  • 250 grams ground pork
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 5 cups water
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon Annatto/Achuete powder
  • 1 piece shrimp cube
  • 1 cup pork rind (chicharon) -crushed
  • 1 cup smoked fish (tinapa) -shredded
  • 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs -each cut into quarters
  • 1 cup green onions -chopped
  • ¼ cup toasted garlic
  • 8 pieces calamansi - cut into halves

Instructions

  • Cook Pancit Luglug noodles as per package instruction. You may also soak the noodles a few minutes before boiling to fasten the process.

  • In a pot or large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the prawn and cook for a minute or until the color turns opaque and pink. Remove from oil and cut each piece into half, lengthwise and set aside.

  • In the same oil, saute the garlic and onion until limp and aromatic. Add the ground pork and season with fish sauce and pepper. Cook until no longer pink while stirring and pressing to break up the lumps.

  • While pork is cooking, take a bowl and dissolve the flour and achuete powder in 1 cup of water. Set aside.

  • Once the pork is cooked, add 4 cups of water and the shrimp cube. Bring water to a soft boil.

  • Gradually pour in the flour-achuete mixture into the pot while stirring continuously to avoid lumps to form. Simmer until sauce becomes thick while stirring from time to time to prevent the sauce from burning.

  • Divide the noodles accordingly into the serving plates. Pour a generous amount of sauce on top of the noodles. Sprinkle with crushed chicharon and shredded tinapa. Add 2 quarters of hard-boiled egg and 3 slices of prawns. Finish off with some toasted garlic and chopped green onions. Serve with calamansi.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2.5mg

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  1. Maria says

    Pancit Luglug Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy (19)
    Very nice and delicious 😋

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  2. Harold says

    Pancit Luglug Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy (20)
    12 prawns for 8 servings.. that's not very equitable, some will get 2 others just 1. Why not just 8 prawns or 16 prawns. I can imagine mother-in-law mistakenly getting 1 shrimp while someone else has 2, lol. Otherwise looks really good.
    P.S. you did put 8 calamansi

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    • Bebs says

      Hahaha! You've got a very good point, Harold. But maybe some member of the family does not like shrimp (like Armin) or is allergic to it, like my brother-in-law. So you see it balances out in the end. And, us being Pinoy, I am pretty sure there will always be 1 shrimp left.😉

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  3. Ann says

    What is the difference between Pancit Luglug and Pancit Palabok? What about Pancit Malabon?

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      Hi Ann...your question was answered in the article above.

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the difference between pancit palabok and pancit luglug? ›

Photo: Luglug and Palabok. Pancit luglug, a Kapampangan version of pancit palabok, are essentially similar dishes, the difference being primarily in the noodles used in the recipe. Luglog uses a thicker noodle than the traditional bihon of a pancit palabok and usually has less condiments and relish on top.

What is Pancit Luglug made of? ›

Pancit Luglug is made with cornstarch noodles, which are usually thicker than bihon noodles. Luglug refers to the process of immersing the noodles in boiling water to cook before it is topped with the sauce and garnishes.

What's the difference between pancit and Palabok? ›

“Pancit” is a generic term for noodles in Filipino cuisine. Palabok refers to the specific dish with its signature toppings and sauce.

What is the meaning of Pancit Palabok? ›

Pansit palabok is a luscious, buttery, bisque–like shrimp sauce tossed with white rice noodles and topped with tsitsaron, crisp-fried pork rinds. Loosely translated, palabok means “sauce,” and the original dish was made from ground shrimp heads and shells blended with annatto seeds, water, and cornstarch.

What is pancit called in English? ›

In the Filipino language, pansít is the generic word for noodles. Different kinds of noodles can be found in Filipino supermarkets which can then be cooked at home.

What brand of noodles are used for pancit? ›

Pancit is traditionally made with vermicelli rice noodles.

Is pancit Filipino or Chinese? ›

Pancit is a beloved Filipino noodle dish. It's right up there with adobo and sisig. There are many versions of it, and this Pancit Bihon is one of my favorites. It's a one pot wonder filled with tempting goodies like Chinese sausage, shrimp, chicken, pork and veggies; something for everyone!

What Chinese dish is similar to pancit? ›

Pancit Canton is often described as a cousin to Chow Mein and Lo Mein, which is a stir-fry noodle dish that many of us who love Chinese food grew up eating. They are definitely quite similar, however, there are a few main differences. One is in the noodle itself.

Is pancit a healthy food? ›

Yes, Pancit is a healthy dish. It is packed with essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, the nutritional content can vary depending on the ingredients and cooking methods used.

Is pancit palabok healthy? ›

Pancit Palabok, a rice noodle dish topped with shrimp sauce, crunchy fried pork belly, and chicharon (fried pork rinds), is a merienda staple for Filipinos and is a quintessential dish at parties. Given the variety of fried toppings, it's not exactly the healthiest.

Why is pancit important to Filipinos? ›

Nowadays, pancit is a fixture at many significant milestones such as weddings, baptisms, graduations, and most especially during birthdays, where their inherently Chinese symbolism as edible harbingers of a long life (provided you don't cut the noodles before you eat them) are frequently invoked.

What is bihon in English? ›

What is Bihon called in English? Bihon is a thin rice noodle made from rice flour and water. You can find it as a rice vermicelli noodles in the packaging.

What are the two types of palabok? ›

There are two versions of this dish, one is the Pancit Palabok and the other in Pancit Luglog. The difference between the two is the kind of noodles to use. For the first one, the noodles are thin (bihon) and for the latter, the noodles are thick (just like in my mom's recipe).

What is pancit cabagan made of? ›

Pancit Cabagan is a pancit (traditional Filipino noodles) named after its origin—Cabagan, a municipality in the province of Isabela. It's made with miki or egg noodles, and topped with lechon carahay or kawali (crispy pork belly), stewed pig liver, and boiled quail eggs.

What is the difference between pancit and Pancit Canton? ›

The difference between the dishes is the type of noodle used. Pancit bihon includes a thin translucent rice noodle while pancit canton incorporates an egg noodle, similar in appearance to the familiar spaghetti noodle.

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