Lumpia Shanghai Filipino Spring Rolls Food

LUMPIA SHANGHAI (CRISPY FILIPINO SPRING ROLLS)

Steps:

• Defrost and un-peel spring roll wrappers. Cover the peeled wrappers with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
• Combine all filling ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Take ¼ teaspoon of the mixture and cook in the microwave for about ten to 15 seconds. Taste this piece to make sure your filling is properly seasoned. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Place one spring roll wrapper on the surface. Add three tablespoons of filling and form it into a horizontal long along the bottom half of your spring roll wrapper. Leave about half to one inch of space from the edge to the filling.
• Use your hands to form the filling into a log shape.
• Take the bottom edge of the wrapper and fold it over the filling tightly. Continue to roll the wrapper upwards making a tight log.
• At about two inches from the top, add a small amount of egg wash to the top edge of the wrapper.
• Finish rolling it upwards and seal the roll tightly.
• Using scissors or a knife, cut the roll into three pieces, about three inches long each.
• In a heavy bottomed pot, add about two inches of oil and heat to 375 °F.
• Carefully add the rolled lumpias into the oil and cook for about three to four minutes each batch. They should come out golden brown in color with a crispy outside layer. Using a thermometer, they should measure at least 165 °F for doneness.
• Remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel and rack to remove excess oil.
• Serve as soon as possible with a side of steamed rice and a sweet and sour dipping sauce.

LUMPIA SHANGHAI (FILIPINO SPRING ROLLS)

Steps:

• Beat one of the eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Beat the remaining two eggs in a large bowl. Add the ground pork, carrot, onion, garlic, milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and 1/8 tsp. pepper; using your hands or a silicone spatula, mix gently and thoroughly.
• To taste for seasoning, cook a small patty of the pork mixture in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning once, until cooked through. Taste and add more soy sauce and pepper, if necessary.
• Keeping the wrappers covered with a damp kitchen towel, carefully peel one wrapper from the stack and place it on a clean work surface. Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon measure, dollop five tablespoonfuls of the filling (about 3 oz. total) in a row about 1-1/2 inches from the edge of the wrapper closest to you.
• Fold the wrapper over the filling and, using the wrapper as a guide, pull the filling back toward you, applying light pressure with your fingers so the filling spreads all the way to the ends. Snugly roll the wrapper around the filling away from you until there's 1 inch of exposed wrapper left. Brush the exposed wrapper with the beaten egg 3 and roll up the rest of the way. Arrange seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and cover with a damp towel while you repeat the process with the remaining filling and wrappers.
• Pour enough oil into a 12-inch heavy-duty skillet to reach a depth of 3/4 inch. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat to 350°F. Using your hands or tongs, carefully add 3 or 4 lumpia to the oil and fry, rolling occasionally with tongs, until golden brown and the filling is cooked through (remove one and cut into it to check), about 5 minutes; the oil may pop and splatter, so use a splatter screen if you have one.
• Remove the lumpia from the oil with the tongs, letting most of the oil drain back into the skillet, and transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray to drain; repeat with the remaining lumpia.
• Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the lumpia crosswise into thirds, pile onto a platter, and serve with the dipping sauce(s).

LUMPIA (FILIPINO SPRING ROLLS)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pork, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, soy sauce, egg, salt and pepper. Carefully separate the wrappers. To prevent them from drying out as you work, keep a barely damp paper towel over the unused wrappers.
• Lay one wrapper on clean surface. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling diagonally near one corner of the wrapper and gently push the filling into about 4-inch log, leaving a 1½ inch space at both ends. Fold the side nearest to you over the filling, then fold in both sides and roll neatly and tight. Moisten the other side of the wrapper with beaten egg white to seal the edge. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap to retain moisture. Repeat with remaining wrappers. At this point, lumpia can be frozen until ready to use.
• In a deep pan, add the oil to about 1-inch depth and heat to 350°F Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the wrappers by testing the edge of one. If it sizzles and bubbles, then the oil is ready. Carefully slide the lumpia, a few at a time, into the oil and fry until crispy and golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total. Do not overcrowd pan during frying. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Ensure that oil is back to 350 degrees before frying the next batch. Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce or other sauce of your choice. Enjoy!

LUMPIANG SHANGHAI (FILIPINO SPRING ROLLS)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for lumpia (spring roll) filling.
• Wrap in lumpia wrapper in long thin shape (approx 1 table spoon per sheet of wrapper).
• Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
• Drain.
• Cut into shorter lengths before serving.
• Prepare Sweet and Sour Sauce:.
• Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan, whisk until sugar and corn starch are dissolved, boil over high heat and reduce to preferred thickness.
• Serve with lumpia.

FILIPINO LUMPIA (DEEP-FRIED PORK SPRING ROLLS)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the pork with the onion, carrot, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix with your hands until evenly combined. Position 1 spring roll wrapper in front of you like a diamond (so that a point is facing you), and place 1 tablespoon of filling on the diamond's bottom half. Lift the point nearest you and wrap it around the filling. Fold the left and right corners in toward the center, brush the top tip with some of the beaten egg, and continue rolling into a tight cylinder. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
• Make the dipping sauce: In a small jar, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, and chiles. Shake to mix.
• Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a 6-quart Dutch oven, attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the pan, and heat to 350°. Working in batches, add the spring rolls to the oil and fry until golden brown and the filling is cooked, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the lumpia to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and serve while hot with the garlic-chile vinegar sauce.

LUMPIA (SHANGHAI VERSION)

Steps:

• In a Large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, onion, and carrot. Make sure to completely mix everything. I suggest getting down and dirty and use your hands. Knead the meat in the bowl if you must. Gradually blend in the soy sauce , black pepper, garlic powder, and salt until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
• Lay out a few wrappers at a time on a flat surface, and place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in a line down the center of the wrapper. Make sure the filling is no thicker than your thumb, or the wrapper will cook faster than the meat. Take the bottom and top edges of the wrapper and fold them towards the center. Take the left and right sides, and fold them towards the center. Moisten the last edge of the wrapper to seal. Now repeat using the rest of the wrappers, and have hubby or the kids help you out.
• Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry 3 or 4 lumpia at a time. Fry for about 3 or 4 minutes, turning once. Lumpia are cooked through when they float, and the wrapper is golden brown. Cut in half, or serve as is with dipping sauce. We like sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce with lemon, or banana ketchup.

LUMPIA SHANGHAI

Steps:

• Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the carrot, onion, water chestnuts, celery, garlic, 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk, fish sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix until well blended. Add the pork, beef, pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Using your hands, gently mix until everything is evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork or compress the meat mixture.
• Prepare the lumpia: In a small bowl, whisk about 3 tablespoons water into remaining egg white. Working one at a time, place a lumpia wrapper on a work surface with one corner facing you. Add 3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper and shape it into a 7-inch-long log stretching from the left corner of the wrapper toward the right corner of the wrapper. Brush the outer 1-inch edge of the wrapper with the egg white mixture, then lift the bottom corner of the lumpia wrapper and fold it up and over the filling, making sure there's no air between the filling and the wrapper. Tightly fold the left and right corners of the wrapper toward the center, pulling and folding the corners over the filling. Roll the log away from you toward the top corner, tightly sealing it closed and forming it into a compact roll.
• In a deep pot, add enough oil to reach 3 inches and heat over medium-high until about 350 degrees. Working in batches, add 6 or so lumpia and cook, rotating frequently and separating if needed, until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large, paper towel-lined baking sheet to cool, then cook the remaining lumpia. (You can also freeze uncooked lumpia until firm on a wax paper-lined baking sheet, wrap them well and keep them frozen for up to 2 weeks. Fry frozen lumpia for 4 to 5 minutes.)
• Serve lumpia whole or halved crosswise, with banana ketchup for dipping. If serving a crowd, you can cook the lumpia an hour or two ahead, let them come to room temperature then reheat them in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.

BEST LUMPIANG SHANGHAI (FILIPINO SPRING ROLLS)

Steps:

• Mix everything in a bowl.
• Put in the center of lumpia wrapper and roll like a log.
• Deep fry.