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Description
This recipe provides instructions for making traditional Filipino lumpia, a popular fried spring roll dish. It includes a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions for preparation and cooking.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped jicama (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 50 sheets lumpia wrappers
- Oil for deep frying
- Sweet chili sauce or vinegar-garlic dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, carrots, celery, jicama (if using), onion, garlic, beaten egg, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Lay one lumpia wrapper flat on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you.
- Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the meat mixture near the corner closest to you, forming a log shape.
- Fold the corner closest to you over the filling, tucking it tightly. Then, fold in the side corners towards the center.
- Roll the lumpia tightly away from you until you reach the opposite corner. Moisten the end corner with a little water to seal the wrapper securely.
- Repeat the process with the remaining mixture and wrappers.
- In a deep pan or pot, heat enough oil for deep frying over medium heat (around 350-375°F or 175-190°C).
- Carefully place a few lumpia into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the lumpia in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, and the meat filling is cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove the fried lumpia with a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce or a vinegar-garlic dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use ground beef, chicken, or a mixture of meats instead of pork.
- Adjust salt to your taste.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15