Have you tried pinakbet pizza or tupig?
is said to be derived from a Spanish term that means to wrap and coat in bread. What makes this version different from other empanadas is its bright orange half-moon-shape, and its stuffing of Ilocos longganisa, eggs, green papaya, and parboiled mung beans . It is deep-fried in boiling oil, until super crunchy.
However, there are differences between the Batac and Vigan empanadas, the two kinds of Ilocos empanada. The latter version is thinner and the orange color is more subtle than the other. However, both versions are loved by locals and tourists, who prefer to dip them in sukang Ilocos or banana ketchup.Glory’s Empanada in Batac Riverside Empanadaan and Irene’s Empanada in Salcedo Street, Vigan, Ilocos Sur .
Where to find the best ones: Herencia Café in front of Paoay Church and Saramsam on Rizal Street, Laoag City.