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Filipino Lumpia

By: Jen  
"My stepmother is Filipino. I would watch her make these on special occasions. She never measured what she did, but I think I've got the knack of it. This is one of the best Filipino foods next to Pansit - and unfortunately, I don't know how to make that!! You can find lumpia wrappers in Asian food stores wherever they keep their frozen food, and also (if you're lucky) in very large supermarkets."

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What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 lumpia wrappers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1 quart oil for frying

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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!!
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 366 | Total Fat: 30.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg

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Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by XQUISITE 
These are lumpia's are very good, but in my family we call them Shanghai lumpia. Regular... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by CHRISOFORA 
My Filipina co-worker and her mother in law taught me how to make this, and it has become a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by GRANNYANNE 
Very good, but not the way I remember them. I could have done without the carrots, maybe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by grneyedmustang 
This recipe was pretty good; however, I added some basic spices, such as salt, pepper, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2007 by stareynoso 
In my family, we use chopped green onions instead of regular onion. It also helps to mix the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by sahmof2 
I cooked my beef and pork before I added the veggies. I also added about 1 tbl. of soy and one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2003 by ANGIESTANFIELD 
YUMMMMMMMMMMM is all I can say!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2004 by kinikia 
If you can't find lumpia wrappers, you can substitute with spring roll wrappers. They work... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2005 by NINA_BINA 
Heavenly!!!! These were the best I've ever tasted. I used egg roll wrappers as I had a hard... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2003 by KATHY LEWIS 
I haven't tried the recipe yet, but I will. It sounds very similar to the one my friend makes... MORE

 
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