Ku Chai Ah

Vicky has a nameless door-to-door supplier of Ku Chai Ah, which is basically a vegetable empanada (stuffed pastry bread, usually fried or baked).  While her crust is a bit on the tough side, the filling is something that I like--green vegetables (cabbage, parsley & quinchay) with ground pork and tofu bits.  Each costs something like P25, and Vicky gets a discount for buying by the box!  When we were kids, I remember that these used to be sold individually wrapped in white wax paper which was stapled on both ends.  You had to remember to take the stapler bullets off before munching on them, otherwise it would be a disaster! Other popular empanada flavors then, I remember, were pork curry and shredded chicken, but I can't seem to find these anymore, and I doubt that this current supplier of Vicky has other flavors.  This is one snack that is well liked by Lola Dee and the Callars, and Vicky makes it a point to get an separate box for Ermita!