Palabok

Palabok is a Filipino noodle dish. It is one of my sisters' favorite Filipino meals that my mother makes. The part that makes it so great is all the toppings. So, make sure you don't skip out on anything! As the cook, it's also really fun to decorate the dish!

Ingredients
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package of thin *pancit noodles
2 packages of *pancit palabok mix
1/2 lb shrimp, boiled and de-shelled
1 hard boiled egg, sliced
1/3 cup green onions, minced
1 lemon sliced
pork *chicharon, grounded

Directions
Saute garlic until golden brown. Place on paper towel and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add pancit noodles. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until soft. Transfer to a strainer and run cold water through to stop cooking. Place drained noodles in a serving bowl. Cook two packages of pancit palabok mix according to directions. Pour sauce over noodles. Decorate noodles with garlic, shrimp, egg, some green onions and some lemon. Place chicharon and remaining green onions and lemon in side dishes.

*Note: These ingredients can be found at Filipino grocery stores.