Glossary B
Batac Empanada refers to meat turnover, with an orange- colored dough with papaya and mongo fillings. It is the indigenous version that originated in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. For the dought or the casing, rice flour, egg and orange colored food coloring are being used. While the filling consists of grated green papaya which is blanched and squeezed with salt to extract the bitter taste, parboiled mongo, salt, ground pepper (optional), monosodium glutamate (MSG), and garlic. Batac Empandaa is served with a vinegar-chili dip
Bacalhau is a Portuguese word which refers to "salt cod". The Portuguese word Bacalhau literally means "Cod", but in Portugal, Bacalhau is most commonly used to refer to "Salt Cod". The method of salting and drying Bacalhau which is already over 500 years is still being used to prepare this Portugal's major delicacy. Salt Cod is sometimes affectionately referred to by the Portuguese as "Fiel Amigo", meaning faithful friend as it contributed so much to the country's economy. Today it continues to be the staple of the Portugal's traditional cuisine and forms the basis of countless classic and modern dishes.