Ilocos Empanada

Steps12

1. 1

   Step 1. Make the spiced vinegar

   Blend together all ingredients under "spiced vinegar". Set aside.

   GarlicGarlicChili pepperShallotBlack pepperFish sauceSalt
2. 2

   Step 2. Marinate the sausage

   1 h

   Combine all ingredients listed under "Vigan longganisa" and mix. Let sit for 1 hr to overnight.

   Ground porkGarlicVinegarSoy sauceBlack pepperBrown sugarSaltMonosodium glutamate
3. 3

   Step 3. Sear the sausage

   Sear the sausage until rendered and crispy.

   Ground pork
4. 4

   Step 4. Soak the mung beans

   Soak the mung beans for about 1-2 hrs. Drain.

5. 5

   Step 5. Boil the mung beans

   15 min

   Boil the drained mung beans for about 15 minutes until soft.

6. 6

   Step 6. Prepare the papaya filling

   Shred the papaya and add salt. Squeeze the water out. Combine with the mung beans and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Step 7. Make the dough

   Combine annatto powder, oil, salt, chicken powder and water. Boil and add to the flour. Knead until the texture resembles clay. You can combine with the flour directly on the stovetop.

   You can combine with the flour directly on the stovetop.

   Achiote
8. 8

   Step 8. Roll the dough

   Roll a ball of dough between cut plastic until thin.

9. 9

   Step 9. Fill the empanadas

   In the center place the papaya mixture and form a small hollow circle. Add sausage and egg at the center.

   Mung beansGround pork
10. 10

    Step 10. Fold and cut the dough

    Fold, tuck in the sides, and cut the excess dough using a plate.

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    Step 11. Fry the empanadas

    Fry at 165C until crispy.

    Oil
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    Step 12. Serve with spiced vinegar

    Serve with the spiced vinegar and enjoy.