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Ilocos empanada

Vigan's crisp orange rice-flour empanada filled with green papaya, longganisa and a whole egg.

Time
60min
Steps
5
Ilocos empanada, photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Allergens

Contains egg.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Make an orange rice-flour dough; roll thin rounds on banana leaf.

    2. 2

      Layer papaya and sprouts, longganisa and crack an egg in the center.

    3. 3

      Fold over using the leaf and seal.

    4. 4

      Slide into hot oil and fry until crisp.

    5. 5

      Serve with spiced vinegar.

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