Ilocos empanada has been making its rounds on social media, reaching audiences around the world and bringing back memories for Filipinos abroad who grew up with this pocketable snack.
A familiar version combines shredded papaya, Vigan longganisa, and a whole egg inside its signature crispy shell. But travel through Ilocos and you’ll quickly discover that not every empanada is made the same way.
In this episode of D’ Best Of, we go straight to the source, visiting different empanada makers across Ilocos to see how they prepare their own versions of this iconic snack.
Special thanks to:
Irene Santos
John Paul Serrano
Jocelyn Corpus
LOCATIONS:
Irene's Empanada
Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Paul's Empanada
Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
Empanada ni Behang
Batac, Ilocos Norte
