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pancit molo recipe

Pancit Molo

A hearty dumpling soup with shredded chicken in a richly flavored broth.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Dumplings:

  • ½ pound ground pork beef, or chicken
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon white ground pepper adjust as needed
  • 40 pieces molo wrappers

Ingeredients for the Broth:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • ½ pound chicken breast boiled and shredded coarsely
  • 6 cups chicken broth or pork broth
  • 1 cup water room temperature
  • Fish sauce or salt to taste
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped

Toppings:

  • Chopped green onions or chives
  • Toasted garlic
  • Sesame oil optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine all the dumpling ingredients (except the molo wrappers) and mix them together until well blended.
  • Now, take a molo wrapper and lay it flat diagonally. Place a teaspoonful of the filling in the center. Lightly wet both sides of the top triangle of the wrapper with water. Fold the bottom half over the filling, forming a triangle. Press the sides to fully enclose the filling and remove trapped air. Wet one side (right) of the triangle and place the other over it, pressing them together. Repeat this for the rest of the fillings. Set them aside.
  • In a large pot, sauté the garlic and onion in oil over medium heat until they become aromatic. Add the shredded chicken and cook for a minute.
  • Now, pour in the broth, cover the pot, and bring it to a rolling boil. Here's a tip: use a ladle to stir the broth in a circular motion, creating a whirlpool, and then drop the dumplings in batches into the pot. This prevents them from sticking to the bottom.
  • Season the broth with fish sauce or salt and pepper as needed. Add ¼ cup of chopped green onions. Let the broth simmer over medium-low heat until the dumplings float to the top. Then, add 1 cup of water to the pot and let it simmer for a second time before turning off the heat.
  • Transfer it to serving bowls and top with more chopped green onion, roasted garlic, and, if you like, a few drops of sesame oil for that extra flavor.