World Flavors Cookbook

Lumpia Shanghai

Name: Lumpia Shanghai
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: 500g ground pork 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg Salt and black pepper Lumpia wrappers (thin crepes) Sweet chili sauce for dipping Oil for deep frying

Crispy, deep-fried spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, carrots, and onions.

Cuisine: Philippines

Ingredients

500g ground pork 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg Salt and black pepper Lumpia wrappers (thin crepes) Sweet chili sauce for dipping Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, carrots, onions, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined. 2. Lay a lumpia wrapper flat and place about 1-2 tablespoons of the filling near the edge. 3. Roll tightly, folding the sides inward, and seal the edge with a bit of water or egg white. 4. Repeat until all the filling is used. 5. Deep fry the rolls in hot oil until golden brown and crispy (about 3-5 minutes per batch). 6. Drain on paper towels and serve with sweet chili sauce.