So varied are the ways to prepare noodles, but the idea of smothering noodles with a sauce heavy with aroma of seafood and garlic make our Palabok an altogether different gastronomic adventure.
Extracted from the powdery coating of annatto (Achuete/Achiote) seeds, annatto powder imparts a mildly sweet, nutty flavor and an appetizing color ranging from yellow-orange to red-orange (depending on the quantity used) to a variety of dishes.