 A bowl ofPancit Molo | |
| Alternative names | Molo Soup Molo Balls Soup |
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| Course | Soup |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Molo,Iloilo City |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Molo (orsiomai/wonton), ground pork, shrimps, chopped,singkamas, carrots (chopped finely) |
Pancit Molo (alsoMolo Soup orMolo Balls Soup)[1] orFilipino pork dumpling soup, is a type of soup made using wonton wrappers which originated fromMolo district inIloilo City,Philippines.[2] It consists of a mixture of ground pork wrapped in molo or wonton wrapper, shredded chicken meat, and also shrimp. The piping-hot soup is often ladled into serving bowls, and garnished with green onions and fried garlic bits for another layer of flavor.Pancit, which loosely translates to "noodle" is a common cuisine in the Philippines.[3] The "noodle" acting in this dish comes from the wonton wrappers added to this dish, which draws from Chinese cuisine.[3] Under this influence, the wontons within the soup have been compared to "siomai dumplings."[4]
Pancit Molo is a popular dish and street food in the regionMolo,Iloilo. Iloilo, sometimes called the "food haven of the Philippines" is renowned for this soup, as well as another calledLa Paz Batchoy.[5] One travel guide has dubbed the soup a “must-eat”.[6] Former Philippine PresidentBenigno Aquino III, in 2011 during visit to the city, said in a translated quote that the soup is “delicious.”[7] The soup itself, as well, has served as a booster for tourism in the area.[8]
There are many different variations for the recipe,[9] but typically, creating the soup involves two steps: making the filling and making the broth.[10] The two later get mixed to create the soup. Creating the dumplings first involves mixing the meat mixture and the spices into a bowl, and then placing the mixture onto the wonton wrapper.[10] The wrapper is then folded into a flower shape and sealed using an egg wash.[10] The soup is also typically served with spring onions and white pepper garnished on top.[10]
This dish also serves significance in local and in national culture. Homemade Pancit Molo provides more familial flair compared to that found in restaurants or from street vendors.[11] This dish is also widely featured on holiday feasts are also plentiful throughout the Philippines, especially on Christmas and Easter.[11]
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