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Pancit Molo Recipe

Published: Dec 29, 2007 · Modified: Oct 27, 2023 by Ed Joven · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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Pancit Molo Recipe

Last Updated on October 27, 2023 by Ed Joven

How to cook Pancit Molo

Pancit Molo Recipe is an authentic Filipino dumpling soup and a specialty of the town of Molo in Iloilo, a well-known district in the province. It is an adaptation of Chinese Wonton soup, and the filling inside the wontons is composed of ground pork and shrimp, then wrapped in a wonton or Molo wrapper. Leftover wonton wrappers are cut into strips and dropped into the hot broth. Other main ingredients of this soup are chicken meat shredded into small pieces, chicken stock, and shrimp. These ingredients should be readily available in the supermarket or sari-sari stores near your location. 

Many first-timers always ask, "Where is the Pancit?" because this Filipino dish has no noodles despite its "Pancit" name. People look for the noodle-like component of the soup. The explanation is that the "Pancit" are the Molo dumplings and Molo-wrappers, which are basically of the same ingredients as any Pancit or noodles. 

Pancit Molo Recipe

Pancit Molo is more of a household specialty. There are a hundred and one ways of making Pancit Molo, and the recipe varies from household to household. 


To try the authentic Pancit Molo, visit "Kap Ising Pancit Molo" in Molo, Iloilo. Locals said they serve the most delicious traditional Pancit Molo of Iloilo.

Ingredients and Cooking Procedure of Pancit Molo :

Pancit Molo

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Molo Soup Recipe

Pancit Molo Recipe

Ed Joven
Pancit Molo Recipe or Filipino dumpling soup is a type of soup using wonton wrappers, which originated from the Molo district in Iloilo City. It consists of a mixture of ground pork wrapped in wonton or Molo-wrapper, shredded chicken meat, and also shrimps. It is a soup dish served as a snack or as an appetizer before lunch or dinner.
5 from 22 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Pancit / Noodles
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6 people
Calories 530 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pork Mixture:

  • 300 g Ground Pork
  • ¼ cup Water Chestnut finely chopped
  • 150 g Shrimp peeled & finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Spring Onions finely chopped
  • 1 med Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Wrapper:

  • 80 pcs Molo Wrappers
  • ¼ cup Water for sealing

Homemade Broth:

  • 7 cups Water + 1 Chicken Leg & Shrimp heads & shells

Pancit Molo Broth:

  • 2 tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 med White Onion finely chopped
  • 150 g Chicken Leg/Breast boiled & shredded
  • 1 pc Chicken Knorr Cube
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 6 cups Homemade Unsalted Chicken Broth
  • 125 g Shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 2-3 teaspoon Fish Sauce adjust according to taste

For Garnish:

  • ¼ cup Fried Garlic
  • ¼ cup Spring Onions finely chopped
  • Chili Garlic for spicy Molo (optional)

Instructions
 

To prepare filling:

  • Combine ingredients in a bowl but use only 1 teaspoon green onions, salt to taste, and 1 tablespoon patis.
  • Set aside the remaining ingredients for the broth.
  • Put 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
  • Wrap by folding one side of the wrapper to cover the filling completely, then turning the unfilled sides of the wrapper up so that the dumpling resembles a flower. (The filled portion should be in the center.)
  • Cover the dumplings with a dry kitchen towel and set aside.

To make broth:

  • Saute onion and garlic in oil until light brown.
  • Add chicken stock and the remaining salt and patis from the filling.
  • Allow to boil, the drop the stuffed dumplings into the boiling broth.
  • Stir the remaining meat mixture into the broth. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Season with pepper to taste.
  • Before serving, garnish with chopped spring onions.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pancit Molo Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 530 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 160mg53%
Sodium 1400mg61%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 39g78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Noodles Recipes, Pancit Recipes
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Our Pancit Molo recipe is a comforting and savory Filipino soup perfect for any occasion, especially during the rainy season. It's a favorite for family gatherings and celebrations, and its delicate dumplings make it stand out in Filipino cuisine.

 

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  1. Jeremiah Elijah Tyler says

    July 10, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe! This pancit molo looks delicious! Perfect for the rainy season

    Reply
  2. Victor Corpus says

    July 05, 2020 at 12:19 am

    5 stars
    It is really delicious and flavorful. go ahead and try it...

    Reply
  3. Sarah Tronco says

    January 23, 2020 at 12:08 am

    5 stars
    I don't know what Pancit Molo is, but it seems so yummy!!!! glad you shared this...

    Reply
  4. Charissa N. says

    September 04, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds amazing! I grew up in the Philippines and have a major pancit addiction. I will definitely be trying this later on this week. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Crystal Rogers Walker says

    April 23, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    I have always wanted to try this and this looks like a great recipe that I will be trying this weekend, it looks wonderful

    Reply
  6. Sara Jrojaniello says

    March 24, 2015 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    Ahw! Thank you so much for this! I love this soup 🙂

    Reply
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