Hi Denise I forgot how many but it was probably about 25.
celiaK | Homepage | 28.Jun.08 - 7:36 pm | #

I remember my Lola making this all the time. She passed away 4 yrs ago. I miss them. I will definitely keep this recipe. Thank you!

By the way, how many does this make?
Denise | 28.Jun.08 - 2:22 pm | #

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gwrdj | Homepage | 28.Aug.07 - 7:54 pm | #

I hope you don't mind, I stumbled upon your website searching for the perfect empanada recipe, now I can truly say I finally found one!! Thank you
Nee | 08.Feb.07 - 5:43 am | #

hi celia! i eat only "kosher" so i rather mix minced chicken & beef instead of pork - hope you'll try it too. the other "version" of empanadas in the philippines that i've tasted were in batac, ilocos norte made of beansprout, grated green papaya & eggs, if you order special they'll add longanisa. the crust is terribly delicious which is made of rice! keep up your talent & try your best to have a short visit there in batac!!!
sabrille | 20.Aug.06 - 6:26 pm | #

Hi Bay Leaf, thanks for visiting. Yeah it can be tedious that's why I only do this once in awhile.
celiaK | Homepage | 24.Mar.06 - 9:39 pm | #

wow, what tedious work and you've done it! Kudos! It's one of my favorite snacks but i don't have the time and patience so i'll try it but will buy ready made pastry from the grocery.
Bay_leaf | 24.Mar.06 - 3:19 pm | #

Ah, so it's in Vigan. Thanks for the info Christine. And I have to admit I haven't tried Ilocano longganisa. Friends said they're great.
celiaK | Homepage | 24.May.05 - 6:38 pm | #

Tita Celia,

About the Ilocano empanada, the first time I try that “we call it empanada actually” there something special inside of the filling, they use grated papaya, with a little ground meat, actually they use the Ilocano longganisa-take the casing off and it’s really to die for empanada’s with red chili and vinegar for a dipping sauce. If anyone wants to taste that special ilocano’s empanada, it’s in Vigan, Ilocos Sur just around the street plaza. I tried it once when I attended my Uncle’s wedding and that was 15 yrs. ago. That is one of our specialty in Ilocos. How can I forget-taste really good!
xtine | 24.May.05 - 5:54 pm | #

Karen: I've heard about that Ilocano empanada, can't remember the name though. I think I read it in the Philstar where Claude Tayag was raving abt street food in an Ilocos city.

Xtine: hi dearie! Yes when in doubt or not enough time, use ready made puff or shortcrust pastry.
celiaK | Homepage | 24.May.05 - 12:33 pm | #

Tita Celia,

Don’t worry about pinching and rolling but this is the secret “I used puff pastry.”
xtine | 23.May.05 - 10:02 pm | #

Ayan, savoury is more like it, not that I'm complaining about the desserts.

Ronald and Katia have a good post on Sicilain 'mpanate, savoury and sweet if I remember right.

In the Philippines, we also have several versions like the Ilocano and the almost extinct Kapampangan 'panara which has some grated green papaya for the filling.

Basta, winner pag empanada! Bow talaga ako sa English patis!
Karen | Homepage | 23.May.05 - 7:46 pm | #

MrsT: Oh yes I remember curry puffs. Now I must try recreating that. Hmmm...

Keiko: Hello my dear. How are you doing? Don't forget that recipe of the creme brulle you promised me. Lots of people are clamoring for it already.
celiaK | Homepage | 22.May.05 - 11:44 pm | #

Hi Celia - this was absolutely delicious, I'm so lucky to have had some of your exquisite creations. I must give it a try sometime, although I doubt mine would turn out as delicious as yours...
keiko | Homepage | 22.May.05 - 11:10 pm | #

Hey..Celia,
They look great.. and reminds me of curry puff from back home.. because of the eggs..
MrsT | Homepage | 22.May.05 - 5:25 am | #

Stel, it was picasa use galore.
I love their collage function in the software and been using it at almost any occassion.
celiaK | Homepage | 21.May.05 - 8:56 am | #

hi celiaK dear,
you made great use of the collage to show the steps...i'd like a bite right now, haven't had lunch yet...
stel | 20.May.05 - 8:24 pm | #

Sha: That Lebanese one sounds great. And I do have to try to do the Spanish version and of course the Cornish pasty. Both more savoury than the Pinoy one.
And sure we can make some when you're here basta ikaw ang magbabalot. Hahaha! j/k lang ha...

Xtine: Cumin? That sounds like it's Indian. Might have been a samosa type? Yeah do try to make some though it takes quite some work in rolling and pinching them.
celiaK | Homepage | 20.May.05 - 6:36 pm | #

Tita Celia,

It looks really good! I tried some other recipe which they use ground cumin as one of the spices but it made me so sick, its good but for some reason ground cumin overpowering the taste but I still have to make empanada with the same recipe just because I couldn’t find any alternative empanada recipe and now, you finally got me into a real Filipino empanada's. I will try this recipe once I get back for a weekend getaway. Thanks again! Write me soon…
xtine | 20.May.05 - 5:46 pm | #

wow tagal na rin di na kakain at nakaluto ng empanada ayaw ni mr na matamis...
I have another version a lebanese one with lamb minced...spices galore

and of course... the cornish pasty

I will print this out k

this is my my request if I drop by in Surrey
sha | Homepage | 20.May.05 - 3:48 pm | #

hi Stef, your daughter's having her confirmation? congratulations in advance!
celiaK | Homepage | 20.May.05 - 2:26 pm | #

great pics and instructions, celia! tagal ko na rin di nag-empanada. nakakamiss tuloy. maybe next week, for daughter's confirmation party.
stefoodie | Homepage | 20.May.05 - 3:32 am | #