Let’s make delicious Filipino spring rolls, or lumpia!

Lumpia is a popular Filipino snack or appetizer that’s similar to Chinese spring rolls. They’re typically filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in thin pastry sheets, and then deep-fried until crispy.

Ingredients (makes 12 pieces):

For the wrappers:

• 6 spring roll wrappers (215mm x 215mm)
• Oil for deep-frying
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• Dipping sauce of your choice

For the filling:

• 200g ground pork and beef mixture
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1-1.5 cm fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce (or to taste)
• 1 egg
• Pinch of ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 50g cabbage (green or napa)

Instructions:

Prepare the filling:

1. Prep the vegetables: Wash and thinly slice the cabbage.
2. Mince aromatics: Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
3. Combine ingredients: In a bowl, combine the ground meat, cabbage, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, pepper, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

Assemble the lumpia:

1. Prepare the cornstarch slurry: Mix the cornstarch and water to create a paste.
2. Cut the wrappers: Cut each spring roll wrapper in half lengthwise.
3. Fill and roll: Place a spoonful of filling on the lower part of a wrapper. Roll it up tightly, sealing the edge with a little cornstarch slurry.
4. Fry: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 170°C. Fry the lumpia for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
5. Drain: Drain the lumpia on paper towels.

Serve: Serve the lumpia hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips:

• Filling: You can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables, such as carrots, onions, or bean sprouts.
• Wrapping: If you don’t have spring roll wrappers, you can use thin rice paper or even wonton wrappers.
• Freezing: Cooked lumpia can be frozen for later. Reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer.

Enjoy your homemade lumpia!