Crispy and Golden Fried Lumpiang Shanghai
Regardless of what experts have to say about fried food, there will always be a certain group of people who love it because it’s so crispy. Among the foods on that list is Lumpiang Shanghai, which is also highly well-known in the Philippines. Filipino spring rolls is another name for it. These rolls, which take their cue from Chinese spring rolls, have gained popularity in the Philippines and are now frequently consumed as a light meal, snack, or appetizer. These crunchy snacks have a crispy exterior and a tasty meat and veggie interior. They come with your choice of dipping sauce.
Serving Lumpiang Shanghai, one of their best-selling meals, on the Ambers menu is the spokesperson for traditional Filipino cuisine and is aware of the needs of the public as well as the strong demand for the dish. They provide a more health-conscious version without sacrificing flavor. Vegetarian diners can choose to eat exclusively vegetable-filled buns. Now you can savor the authentic flavor of Lumpia Shanghai, carefully prepared without sacrificing quality. Alternatively, you might prepare the meal yourself by using the recipe I’ve included below.
Prices and serving:
| Serving Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 pieces: | ₱ 190.00 |
| 20 pieces: | ₱ 380.00 |
| 40 pieces: | ₱ 760.00 |
What is Lumpiang Shanghai?
A well-known Filipino cuisine, lumpiang Shanghai, or lumpia, consists of spring rolls prepared slightly in the style of the Philippines. The dish bears a strong resemblance to Chinese egg rolls because it was passed down from Chinese settlers from Fujian, China. These rolls are air-fried or deep-fried using a thin spring roll wrapper encasing a filling of ground beef, pork, or chicken combined with vegetables, such as carrots.
Types of Lumpia
The Philippines is home to a wide variety of cooked lumpia dishes. Although it would be impossible to include them all in one article, here are a few well-known variations.
Lumpiang Ubod: is a vegetarian Lumpia that is perfect for people who adore veggies or don’t consume meat. Because Ubod, the primary component, is slightly sweet and refreshing, it tastes good. (heart of palm). Carrots and onions are among the vegetables that are added to its stuffing.
Lumpiang Sariwa (Fresh Spring Rolls): Typically served with a flavorful dipping sauce, this Lampia is wrapped around a fresh spring roll and loaded with lettuce, veggies, and meat (shrimp or pork).
Sweet Lumpia: Other sweet Lumpia variations include Ube Turon (mashed purple yam lumpia), Kamote Turon (sweet potato), and Turon (made of banana and caramel). For the sweet lovers, here are some possibilities.
Nearly all varieties of lumpia have same preparation and cooking methods. We’re talking about Lumpia Shanghai, which is perfect for meat lovers and contains a good serving of vegetables. I’ve shared the ingredients and recipe for the lumpia that Amber’s menu offers below.
Ingredients
For the Fillings
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) ground pork
- 3/4 cup minced carrot
- 3/4 cup minced onion (about 1/2 red onion)
- 1/2 cup minced Chinese celery
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Wrapping
- 2 packs of lumpia wrappers or spring roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Oil to fry the rolls
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of any hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Preparing the Filling
Place all of the filling ingredients in a bowl and use a spatula to thoroughly mix. Since the goal is to create a constant mixture of the materials in which everything comes together, this mixing process may take some time.
Instructions for Wrapping:
- To keep the roll wrappers moist, place them in a plate or bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
- Remove one wrapper and lay it with its pointy edge facing up on the cooking table in front of you.
- Using a tablespoon, place a small amount of filling just over the nearest lower corner of the wrapper and mold it into a strip.
- Roll the filled wrapper almost to the top, tucking in the edges and sealing the filling snugly. Fold the bottom corner, covering the filling, and then the other two side corners.
- Seal the lumpia after lightly dabbing the upper corner with some egg wash. Put aside and work with the remaining wrappers in the same manner.
- Seal the lumpia after lightly dabbing the upper corner with some egg wash. Put aside and work with the remaining wrappers in the same manner.
- Additionally, you can cook the wrapped lumpia whenever you have a taste for the flavorful, crunchy morsels; you can store them for up to three months. All you need to do is place them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag after pressing out as much air as you can.
Cooking
- Put some oil in a pan and heat on a high flame until the temperature of 350°F or 176°C.
- Lower a few lumpia in the oil and fry them on each side with the help of a tweezer until the golden brown color is achieved for both sides. One side should take 2 minutes to cook, so a total of 4 minutes should be enough to cook the lumpia.
- Once cooked, extract the lumpia out of the pan and put in a plate or tray to cool down.
Sauce
- Now add all the ingredients of the sauce in a pot and cook over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens to your liking or until it coats the back of the spoon, and extract in a dish to serve with the cooked Lumpiang Shanghai.
- Serve the sweet and sour sauce for dipping with the lumpia and enjoy the treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving
- Serving: 1 serving
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14.2 g
- Protein: 4.8 g,
- Fat: 1.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Potassium: 73 mg
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Calcium: 14 mg
Conclusion
A crispy and tasty Filipino dessert that may be served on many different occasions is lumpiang Shanghai. You may wow your family and friends by creating this delicious dinner at home with a little preparation and the helpful recipe supplied. So why not give it a shot and discover what Lumpiang Shanghai tastes like for yourself?
