Philippine Lumpias Food

FILIPINO LUMPIA

Steps:

• Make sure the lumpia wrappers are completely thawed. Lay several out on a clean dry surface and cover with a damp towel. The wrappers are very thin and the edges will dry out quickly.
• In a medium bowl, blend together the ground beef and pork, onion, green pepper and carrot. Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture along the center of the wrapper. The filling should be no bigger around than your thumb or the wrapper will burn before the meat is cooked. Fold one edge of the wrapper over to the other. Fold the outer edges in slightly, then continue to roll into a cylinder. Wet your finger, and moisten the edge to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling, keeping finished lumpias covered to prevent drying. This is a good time to recruit a friend or loved one to make the job less repetitive!!
• Heat oil in a 9 inch skillet at medium to medium high heat until oil is 365 to 375 degrees F (170 to 175 degrees C) Fry 3-4 lumpia at a time. It should only take about 2-3 minutes for each side. The lumpia will be nicely browned when done. Drain on paper towels.
• You can cut each lumpia into thirds for parties, if you like. In the Philippines, lumpia was eaten with banana ketchup, but I've never seen it sold in America.

LUMPIA RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
• Scoop around 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling and place over a piece of lumpia wrapper. Spread the filling and then fold both sides of the wrapper. Fold the bottom. Brush beaten egg mixture on the top end of the wrapper. Roll-up until completely wrapped. Perform the same step until all mixture are consumed.
• Heat oil in a cooking pot. Deep fry lumpia in medium heat until it floats.
• Remove from the pot. Let excess oil drip. Serve. Share and enjoy

LUMPIA

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet and saute garlic and onions until tender. Add pork and saute until browned. Add vegetables and cook until tender, yet crisp, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with soy sauce. When mixture is cool, add bean sprouts. Salt to taste.
• To assemble lumpia: Carefully separate wrappers. To prevent them from drying out, cover unused wrappers with moist paper towel. Lay one wrapper on clean surface. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling near the edge closest to you. Roll edge towards the middle. Fold in both sides and continue rolling. Moisten opposite edge with water to seal. Repeat with other wrappers. Lumpia can be frozen until ready to use.
• Deep fry at 350 degrees until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Sweet and Sour or Vinegar and Garlic Dipping Sauce.
• In a small pan combine vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, water, sugar and salt, and boil for 2 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch mixture.
• Mix together all ingredients.

PHILIPPINE LUMPIAS

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef and drain all fat/oil.
• Add the onion powder and garlic powder. Stir.
• Add the frozen vegetables and the bean sprouts. COVER and let sit in medium heat, stirring every 10 minutes until veggies are soft. (The bean sprouts will then be transparent.).
• When all is done, put it in a strainer and DRAIN all excess liquid. Then ADD the salt and pepper to taste.
• Wait until the mixture cools (about 1 - 1 1/2 hours) and then proceed to wrap. (You can even wait to wrap until the next day, but remember to refrigerate it overnight!).
• Use 1 1/2 tbsp of the mixture per wrap.
• ASSEMBLY:.
• Using the SQUARE wrapper, turn it towards you so it is like the shape of a diamond.
• Spoon in 1 1/2 tbsp of the mixture 3 inches away from the corner towards the bottom corner of the wrapper (closest to you).
• FOLD the bottom corner over the mixture, and pull towards you to tighten the roll, then fold over ONCE.
• Fold over the right side, then the left, or vise versa, and continue to roll it. It's almost like wrapping a burrito.
• Seal the top corner with EGG.
• When all is done, DEEP FRY until golden brown.
• When DRAINING the oil from the lumpias, MAKE SURE THEY ARE DRAINING UPRIGHT. This prevents the Lumpias from getting soggy!
• Dip in the AUTHENTIC PHILIPPINE LUMPIA DIPPING SAUCE, or use your own favorite. Ketchup tastes pretty good with it too!