For those of you who haven't heard of lumpia, it is a Filipino food very similar to an egg roll, but with a sausage filling and a thinner, crispier shell. I haven't been able to find the exact wrappers for them here in Rexburg, but if you can find ones labeled spring roll wrappers those are the best ones. If not, egg roll wrappers will work, they will just be a bit thicker and bumpier [for lack of a better term haha.] Feel free to call me if you have any questions!
Happy cooking ladies!-Julia Hanaike Pineda
Uncle Gil’s Lumpia Recipe
1.5 lb ground pork
1/2 lb mini shrimp [optional]
1/3 cup chopped green onions
3 or 4 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 tsp. pepper and salt
2 Tbs soy sauce
Water Chesnuts [canned and then minced]
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with water OR whisked egg [for sealing]
1. Put all ingredients in the food processor or blender and mix it all together really well.
2. Place wrapper sheets down in diamond form. Put the filling in one straight line in the center, leaving a quarter inch at both ends. Fold side ends in, and roll up evenly, then brush ends with either egg or cornstarch and water to seal. [For better examples or explanation on how to roll, youtube it. They can show you better how to do it haha!]
3. When done rolling, put them in like an aluminum tray, w/ saran wrap between each layer, and freeze them for a few hours. When you are ready to cook them, let them defrost for a bit, then deep fry for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown [as seen in below picture].
4. Wait for the oil to drain and them to cool, then stuff your face with the delicious deep fried goodness. No need to pace yourself-there should be plenty ;)
*Another thing you can do if you like this or get good at it, is make dessert lumpia. For example, a banana chocolate one would be easy and delicious.
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