I hope y'all can help me out, here.

Back in high school, I had a friend whose had a mom from Mexico an a dad from the Phillipines. Every now and then, she'd get together with her parents and they'd make heaps and piles of these wonderful little meat pies. And then she'd bring some to school to share. And we would all worship her for a day.

The pies were these little hand-sized round things. Fluffy, yet dense, white bun completely sealed around a spicy, saucy meat filling. They may have been steamed. They were certainly delicious.

I've lost touch with this friend, so I can't ply her with wine and steal the recipe. I'm not even sure if it's Mexican or Phillipine in origin. Searches online have unearthed alot of recipes - some very odd - but none that look like the pies I'm remembering.

Help? Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Thanks!