Discovering the Deliciousness of Empanada! Exquisite Pastry of Spanish Origin
Empanada
PhilippinesBaguio, Burnham Park
- Food Travel Log
- A gourmet dish born from Spanish colonization? Empanada, with its crispy fried pastry dough and warm filling of pork, egg, and probably cabbage. Though plain in taste, a few drops of vinegar turn it into an exquisite delicacy. While the ethics of colonization are debatable, if there were such a thing as "gourmet colonization," it might greatly benefit culinary culture.
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- ? Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 1/1/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Empanadas were introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, and their origins are said to trace back to the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. This crescent-shaped pastry originally developed as a portable meal for farmers in Spain and Portugal. In the Philippines, the fillings and cooking methods have been adapted to match local flavors, varying by region. The empanadas you find in Baguio, Philippines, typically use local ingredients such as cabbage and potatoes, and sometimes include unique Filipino spices to provide a taste of the locale. Adding vinegar is recommended, as it accentuates the flavor and nods to the Filipino culinary culture that favors a tangy zest. It seems that the author of this gourmet blog embarks on a flavor adventure wherever he goes, and perhaps culinary history exploration is the most exotic spice on his table. He himself appears to be gradually “colonized” by food culture—especially by fried dishes.
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