The ORIGINAL Ilocos Empanada (Manang Lulu's)

For over two decades, Manang Lulu has been making Ilocos empanadas—an indulgent street food known for its crispy orange shell filled with egg, longganisa, shredded green papaya, and mung beans. Many variations of this regional specialty exist across the Philippines, and this is Manang Lulu’s version of the beloved dish. In this episode, we meet Nanay Lulu, a 61-year-old cook who left her hometown in Ilocos Norte, worked abroad, and eventually returned to the Philippines to build her own empanada stall. LOCATION: Manang Lulu's D' Original Ilocos Empanada A.H. Lacson cor. Laon Laan St., Sampaloc, Manila 09618876007 / 09420088445 Jump to: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Manang Lulu (3:15) The Kitchen (5:25) Struggles, Family Ties (10:00) Outro ------------------------------- We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at [email protected] The Fat Kid Inside Studios Erwan Heussaff - Founder Kashka Gaddi - Creative Director Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer Edel Valera - Story Producer Harold Singzon - Story Producer Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer Hans Rivera - Creative Director Janelle Sy - Content Producer Elyzza Ragodon - Associate Producer Julius Rivera - Videographer Lorraine Santos - Editor Dana Blasé - Editor Kim Arroyo - Editor Evan Olfato - Editor Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor RM Alfonso - Multimedia Editor Martin Narisma - Food Editor Ynna Gaita - Junior Food Editor Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager Chester Velasco - Studio Manager & Camera Operator Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant Dustin Dagamac - Colorist Sofia Paderes - Graphic Artist & Illustrator Joshua Gonzales - Graphic Designer Dajed Binauhan - Multimedia Artist Eros Deocariza - Multimedia Artist Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff Marvin Hernandez - Messenger Janette Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel Sandy Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel Content Creators: Seth Alonzo Samuelle Bawasanta Trisha Chua Nica Soledad Interns: Fionna Virgo Andrea Bernardo Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/featrmedia https://www.tiktok.com/@featrmedia http://www.facebook.com/featrmedia https://x.com/featrmedia https://www.threads.com/@featrmedia Follow Erwan: http://www.instagram.com/erwan https://www.threads.com/@erwan