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E A T T H I S W A Y
PHOTOS
SAM SOUSHI (TOP), ALARIC YANOS (BOTTOM)
culinary war between Vigan and
Batac. The contention? The title for
the best
empanada
.
Both
empanadas
are stuffed with
grated papaya, bean sprouts, eggs
and
longganisa
. The major difference
between the two is in the crust: Vigan’s
is flaky and slightly chewy, while the
one of Batac is smooth and crispy. The
Batac
empanada
is also orange in color
because of the
achuete
.
So which side are you on? Going
neutral is an option — nothing wrong
with enjoying both!
Two for the road
Can’t get enough?
Try the “double-
double” Batac
empanada
: double
the eggs, double
the
longganisa
and
double the chow.
Empanada
The local puff pastry stuffed with meat
and vegetables and doused in vinegar
is a favorite — and filling — snack.
Sold mainly on the street, you’ll find a
number of stalls, especially around the
main town square of Vigan, deep-frying
the golden pastries on the spot.
Thewar of the
empanadas
The struggle for power has long been a
running theme in the Ilocos region. The
ghosts of war may be behind them, but
one battle endures to this day — the
After your Vigan tour, fill
up on freshly prepared
empanadas
at the
town square