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Lumpia (Fried Filipino Spring Rolls)
Lumpia are a variety of fried Filipino spring rolls, and they make a tasty dish.
Ingredients
- ground chicken or pork, 680 g; or ground pork1 1/2 lb
- water chestnut, chopped1/3 cup
- onion, chopped1/2 cup
- egg4
- soy sauce1/4 cup
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- egg roll wrappers, about 40 each; small-to-medium size; wonton wrappers2 package
- cooking oil4 cup
- sweet and sour sauce
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 10 steps
In a large bowl, combine meat, water chestnuts, onion, eggs, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
On a clean, dry surface, place one egg roll wrapper with one corner facing you (like a baseball diamond).
Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of the wrapper.
Dip your fingers in a glass of water and lightly wet the corner pointing away from you (second base).
Fold the corner closest to you (home base) over the mixture, then fold the side corners over that and roll away from your body. The wet corner should seal the roll.
Repeat the filling and shaping process with the remaining ingredients.
Place the rolls in large zip-close plastic bags and freeze overnight.
In a large saucepan, heat the oil to about 350°F (175°C) or until it begins to shimmer and the oil bubbles lightly when a wooden chopstick is inserted.
Using tongs, place each frozen lumpia roll in the hot oil and fry until brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Use tongs to turn rolls to ensure even cooking.
Remove the rolls to a plate covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
