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Lumpia (Spring Rolls)

Lumpia (Filipino Spring Rolls)

Lumpia is a traditional Filipino spring roll with crisp thin wrappers and a savoury filling of pork prawns and vegetables served hot with sweet chilli sauce or spiced vinegar for a satisfying appetiser
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 250 g minced pork
  • 150 g prawns finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot grated
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 100 g green beans finely diced
  • 100 g white cabbage shredded finely
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 beaten egg to bind

For assembling

  • 20 lumpia wrappers thin spring roll wrappers
  • 1 beaten egg for sealing

For frying

  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

For serving

  • Sweet chilli sauce or spiced vinegar

Instructions
 

  • To begin, place minced pork, chopped prawns, carrot, onion, garlic, green beans and cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently by hand to keep the vegetables from breaking. Proceed to seasoning.
  • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt and white pepper to the mixture. Pour in a beaten egg to bind the ingredients. Mix until combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavours. Move on to shaping.
  • Lay one lumpia wrapper flat on a board. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in a thin line near one edge. Fold the sides inwards, then roll tightly. Brush the final edge with beaten egg to seal. Transition to finishing the rest.
  • Continue rolling until all filling is used. Keep the prepared lumpia covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent wrappers from drying out. Proceed to heat the oil.
  • In a deep pan or wok, heat vegetable oil to about 170°C. Maintain this moderate heat to ensure a golden crust without burning. Move to frying.
  • Gently slide a few rolls at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly golden and crisp. Avoid overcrowding so the oil retains its heat. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Transfer the fried lumpia onto a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Continue until all rolls are cooked. Move to preparing accompaniments.
  • While the lumpia cool slightly, pour sweet chilli sauce or spiced vinegar into small serving bowls. This sharp and sweet dip balances the richness of the rolls. Prepare to plate.
  • Arrange the lumpia neatly on a platter with the dipping sauces on the side. Serve hot for maximum crispness. Presentation tip: a banana leaf base enhances authenticity.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1488mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2877IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
Keyword spring rolls
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