Lumpia (Shanghai version) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 23, 2010

This recipe is great, but there is no need for the additional salt because the soy sauce has a lot of sodium. Also, if you like garlic, use fresh crushed garlic instead. I tend to use ground beef instead of ground pork because the ground pork takes longer to cook, and when I make a huge batch of these, I don't have time to make sure the pork is cooked well and at the same time the lumpia wrapper is not burnt! My extra ingredient that gives the taste a special twist is to use sesame oil too. I use sesame oil that's more an asian style, and it has a strong scent, but a lot of people will say it tastes good and ask what that extra ingredient is. I also add an egg as well. This recipe is good w/sweet and sour sauce or w/soy sauce and a little vinegar for dipping.Another good sauce to eat with this is Thai sweet chili sauce for a little hint of spice. OH YEAH ..they're great for freezing in case you have unexpected guests... like the other reviewer said, you don't need to thaw before frying, just be careful of oil spatter.. don't turn the heat too high or it will burn quickly while the middle is still frozen. a tip i got from my cousin is that if you are freezing them, spray the bag or container you keep them in with baking spray and lay your lumpia down , then spray the lumpia too so they don't stick to each other while frozen...and when you take out to fry, they're not stuck in one big lump! ENJOY...

—LYNETTE914

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 25, 2010

I was really disappointed with this recipe. I followed everything that was in the ingredients and now my whole batch is ruined because it's too salty. I'm so upset. It took me a long time to finish wrapping all those lumpia only to find out that the food is TOO SALTY!!

—kiko150

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90 Ratings

Jan 25, 2004

I love lumpia, but can't find it where I live now. So finding this recipe was great. I used all beef because I forgot to buy the pork, but it was still good. The extra salt is not needed at all. I cooked some when fresh and froze the rest. They work great when fried after being frozen. Just put in hot oil without thawing. Next time I may try adding some veggies to the mix for some variety. These are a lot of work but so worth the time and effort.

—Navy_Mommy

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Jan 25, 2004

Great recipe!! My room mate bought me a pastry bag to squeeze out the mix, it saves alot of time. I also quater the warpers to make them bite size.

—Todd

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Apr 29, 2004

Aside from substituting onion salt (and reducing the salt content) for the regular salt, and adding 1/4 cup sliced green onions, I made NO changes to this recipe. These are excellent!!! I will DEFINITELY make these again (probably weekly)!!! I also used egg roll wrappers instead of spring roll wrappers (didn't have them on hand at the time). I have also found that I can brush them with peanut oil and bake them in a 425 degree oven for 25 min to reduce the fat content, turning the lumpia after 10 minutes. The peanut oil also adds a nice flavor when deep fried. Thanks for the great recipe!!!!

—grneyedmustang

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Jul 29, 2009

I have been making lumpia for years now using all pork, all ground beef and even all ground turkey for the filling. The pork filled lumpia came in first for taste with the ground turkey coming in second. Check the lumpia wrappers for mold before you check out in the grocery store. Experience has taught me that the lumpia wrappers either need to be used almost immediately or frozen for future use as soon as you get them home. They mold easily and I have bought my fair share of unchecked moldy wrappers home. It is really important to only put about a pinkie's worth of filling in each wrapper as these cook up pretty quickly and you want to make sure these are done completely. Sometimes I cheat using store bought shredded carrot and cabbage cole slaw mixture and a half a medium onion for the vegetables. Oh and dont forget to pull all of the wrappers apart before you start rolling (a huge time saver). Just remember to cover them back up with a dry dishcloth as to prevent drying out while rolling. I always create an assembly line using about 7 wrappers at a time quickly stuffing, rolling then sealing them. Sweet Chilli Sauce is a must have for dipping. It can usually be found next to the sweet and sour sauce of any grocery store while the wrappers can be found in the frozen section. Both can be found at just about any international grocery store. Cook some lumpia now and freeze the rest for a later date.

—BABYLADY907

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Jan 25, 2004

My Filipina finance loves this recipe! Be very careful with the salt though, if you use what the recipe says it will turn out extremely salty... The salt that is in the soy sauce is already enough.

—AJAARSMA

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Oct 14, 2003

It was a hit at my husband's pot luck party! They all loved it! I used ground pork and it tasted terrific!! I made another batch for the house, I used ground beef it wasn't as great. I suggest using ground pork. Also, I'd add about 1 tbs of onion powder and maybe 1 tsp of msg. Lessen on the black pepper..maybe just a 1 tsp. 2 1/2 is just way way too much.

—MINKCHAN

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Nutrition

Calories
261 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
14.6 g
5%

Cholesterol
38 mg
13%

Fat
17.8 g
27%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
10.2 g
20%

Sodium
1037 mg
41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lumpia (Shanghai version)

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 261
Calories from Fat: 160

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.8g 27 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26 %
Cholesterol 38mg 13 %
Sodium 1037mg 41 %
Potassium 170mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.6g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 10.2g 20 %
** Sugars 0.6g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 30 %
Niacin 42 %
Vitamin B6 11 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 13 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.