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LUMPIA
Crunchy and delicious,
I make people smile.
I'm golden brown
and just the right size
for an appetizing bite!
Lumpia is one of the Filipino's favorite appetizers! I personally love it!!!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (It's good for the heart! ^^)
---------- (Or whatever oil you have: olive, sesame, vegetable oil)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed (If you want more, put more!)
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup minced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- 3 slices of cheese in small strips (parmesan, cheddar) (Yummy!)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 30 lumpia wrappers
- 2 cups canola oil for frying
- 1 Sweet and Sour Sauce
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place a wok or large skillet over high heat, and pour in 1 tablespoon canola oil. Cook pork, stirring frequently, until no pink is showing. Remove pork from pan and set aside. Drain grease from pan, leaving a thin coating.
2. Cook garlic and onion in the same pan for 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked pork, carrots, green onions, and cabbage. Season with pepper, salt, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Remove from heat, and set aside until cool enough to handle.
3. Place three heaping tablespoons of the filling diagonally near one corner of each wrapper, leaving a 1 1/2 inch space at both ends. Insert a strip of cheese in the filling.
4. Fold the side along the length of the filling over the filling, tuck in both ends, and roll neatly. Keep the roll tight as you assemble.
Moisten the other side of the wrapper with rice wash or water to seal the edge. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap to retain moisture. (This is the fun part!!!)
5. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, add oil to 1/2 inch depth, and heat for 5 minutes. Slide 3 or 4 lumpia into the oil. Fry the rolls for 2 to 4 minutes, until all sides are golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels. (Important, 'coz it can really get greasy!)
*** Serve immediately and dip it in some Sweet and Sour Sauce for a more tangy taste!***
This is absolutely amazing when served hot! You don't want it cold 'coz it turns out to be quite soggy.
We also have Fresh Lumpia and that is just delectable!!! DELISH!!!
If you like a recipe of that, just let me know.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are also very good! They have fresh ones, too! ^^
Filipino Dish: Sinigang ^^
LUMPIA'S PICTURE
