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Filipino Lumpia

SUBMITTED 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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PREP TIME	1 Hr
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

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.

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.

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Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by XQUISITE

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XQUISITE
Oct. 1, 2003

These are lumpia's are very good, but in my family we call them Shanghai lumpia. Regular lumpia to me are a little easier to make. In my family we used ground beef and cook it before rolling it. While the beef is cooking add your seasonings depending on what you like, we add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. When the meat is cooked add frozen mixed vegetables (or fresh veggies what ever you prefer)and whatever else you'd like. Just cook long enough to let the water and oil on the bottom cook away. We add teriyaki sauce for more flavor and then let cool. If you try to roll right away the wrappers will break. Once you've rolled the lumpia you can either freeze them for another day or cook 'em in oil until golden brown. Remember the meat inside is already cooked so all you have to do is brown them. Also with the wrapper, a lot of people have said they've had a hard time with wrappers breaking, my suggestion is to use the square lumpia wrappers because they tend to be a little thicker than the round once. You also don't have to wait until the wrapper is completely defrosted, as long as you can work with it you can start rolling right away. I also use a beaten egg to try to keep the seam closed

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These are lumpia's are very good, but in my family we call them Shanghai lumpia. Regular... MORE

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

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

Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by grneyedmustang

This recipe was pretty good; however, I added some basic spices, such as salt, pepper, and... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2003 by ANGIESTANFIELD

YUMMMMMMMMMMM is all I can say!! MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2004 by kinikia

If you can't find lumpia wrappers, you can substitute with spring roll wrappers. They work... MORE

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

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

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

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2005 by NINA_BINA

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