I’ve always wanted to write about
this small empanada stall in Pergola mall in BF Homes Parañaque. But somehow, I always didn't have enough empanadas left to take pictures of. Or rather, it’s
almost always gone before I can get my camera.
And this time after my son had a
haircut on the mall’s upper level, I didn’t waste time taking pictures of their
stall and a small batch I bought. I was quite excited because finally here’s my
chance to write about my favorite empanadas in town. Yes, I had enough
self-control this time to finally take some pictures first before they
disappear before my eyes again.
But where do I start? Do I start
on my favorite one? Or the other flavors first.
Okay, I’ll start with the other
flavors first.
EmpanadaMΆS has an assortment of
flavors which includes the regular chicken and pork flavors.
Their chicken empanada contains
minced chicken with tiny raisins and finely chopped potatoes inside this soft, tasty crust. I like their crust, it is soft yet strong
enough to hold the fillings inside. To think that it is fried rather than baked. It is also not too thick and doesn't hinder the flavors of the filling from coming through.
EmpanadaMΆS also has this pork
empanada that reminded me of minced Vigan Longganisa but it’s not. I think it's just minced
pork with a slight hint of sourness that removes any meaty aftertaste. Like the Vigan Longganisa which I adore, this one also engages you to take another bite.
Then they also have this chorizo
empanada that has finely grounded chorizo inside. The orange-hued meat tastes like remnants of a delectable chorizo meal inside a small enclosed crust.
One of my favorites is their Ham,
Cheese with Jalapeño filling. You can taste the melted cheese melding lusciously with bits of Jalapeño inside, the peppers providing a little zing in your mouth.
Its intertwining flavors, the creaminess of the cheese and the hint of spiciness from
the Jalapeño are flavors I don’t encounter often especially in empanadas that's why
I like it.
I also like their Spinach
with cream cheese empanada. One of my favorites too. Because who would have
thought of an empanada with only spinach and a slight spread of cream cheese
inside. But I like it. There is a refreshing crispness that goes with it. I guess it’s your empanada of choice if
you’re a vegan or someone who'd like a healthier take on this kind of snack. It is
as filling and for me just as satisfying as the other flavors.
And now for my most favorite, the
cream cheese and chives variant, available only in these bite sized chunks. If
I could order one flavor only among the whole lot, I would have this. Its small
size belies its savory sour cream- like flavor. And I love sour cream, be it in
popcorn or fries or sauces. So this really would be my runaway choice. Because after that one bite on its soft crust,
the cream cheese and chive filling liberally oozes into your tongue, enveloping
it with its savory flavor, leaving you wondering how can this puny bit of
empanada make so much impact in your palate. And then you take another bite because
you can’t wait to revel in that savory moment again.
Maybe that’s why this variant is available
only in bite sizes, having a bigger size may overwhelm you especially if you’re
not a fan of rich sauces. Because in its petite size, you can stop and savor its flavor for a moment before taking another one.
I’m happy, happy that finally I
have made a post about this empanada stall before moving on with my other posts. I
squeezed it in because I couldn’t not write about it. Exaggerated as it sounds.
But that’s me, I couldn’t relegate something exciting I found for myself and
not write about it. So I can’t wait to pass by Pergola and get my savory
fix again, maybe I could finally use that new three-tiered dessert tray this
Christmas and load it with some cream cheese and chive empanaditas or their sweet
variants like their Peanut Butter Fudge J
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