Filipino-Style Lumpia
Crispy fried spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of vegetables and meat, a classic Filipino street food.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Pork
- ●1 medium Onions
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 medium Carrots
- ●1/2 medium Cabbage
- ●1 package Fritters (for wrapping)
- ●1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- ●1 Egg
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●for serving Filipino-Style Lumpia Sauce (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 4
Add the carrots and cabbage and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix in 1 tablespoon of water.
- 6
Add the egg mixture to the pan and stir to combine.
- 7
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Prepare the lumpia wrappers according to package instructions.
- 9
Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of a lumpia wrapper.
- 10
Brush the edges of the wrapper with water and fold the wrapper into a triangle, pressing the edges together to seal.
- 11
Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- 12
When the oil is hot, add a few of the lumpia to the pan (do not overcrowd).
- 13
Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 14
Drain the lumpia on paper towels and serve hot with Filipino-Style Lumpia Sauce, if desired.