Ilocos Empanada Ingredients Filling: * 1 cup mung beans * 1 green papaya, peeled and grated * 4–6 longganisa, casings removed (optional but traditional) * Eggs (1 per empanada) * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp black pepper * Salt to taste Dough: * 2 cups rice flour * 2¼ cups BOILING water * 1 Tbsp annatto powder * 1 Tbsp neutral oil Instructions 1. Cook the mung beans:�Simmer mung beans in salted water until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool. 2. Prep the papaya:�Lightly salt the grated green papaya and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.�Combine with cooked mung beans, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to taste. Set aside. 3. Prepare the longganisa (if using):�Cook the longganisa fully, breaking it up into small crumbles. Let cool before assembling. 4. Make the dough:�Mix annatto powder into the water and bring to a rolling boil.�Pour the boiling water over the rice flour and mix until combined. Add oil and knead while st...