Kamusta, bro and sis Hivers! It’s Kymmy here and I’m back with a new post. Remember my local market blog?
I wrote there that I will make lumpiang shanghai (spring rolls) for my sister. And while I was thinking of how will I write the blog, I thought, why not share how I made lumpia?
Simple ingredients, delicious taste
The ingredients are very few and simple. Even the preparation, too. But the wrapping takes patience and time. However, once it’s cooked, it’s all worth it 😉👌
Also, you don’t have to follow the sequence of my steps. As long as you mix them all well, it’s good.
Here are the ingredients:
- Php 150.00 of ground pork meat (I forgot to check the exact weight. I’m really sorry 🥺)
- Grated carrots (2 pcs)
- Chopped red onions (3-5 pcs)
- Lumpia wrapper
- Magic sarap seasoning (3 sachets)
- Pepper (1 tsp)
- Salt (to taste but what I used is 3 pinches.)
- Sugar (½ tsp)
Step 1: Avengers, assemble!
Assemble all the ingredients on the table or kitchen counter. I always do this because I don’t like moving to and fro picking up this, then that. Then, I forgot something and need to search for it again. It’s a time-waster. So, I assemble everything first.
Step 2: Don't cry, baby...
Chop your onions and put them in a big bowl. Also, prepare to use your sleeves to dry your tears in case those onions bully you. Bad onions. Bad.
Step 3: I hope this isn't Peppa
Put the ground pork inside the bowl with the onions. Make sure they are well-defrosted because if not, when the ice melts, it will make the mixture soggy.
Step 4: Sugar, spice, and everything nice
It’s time to mix in the seasonings, pepper, salt, magic sarap, and sugar. Mix it very well.
Step 5: Bugs Bunny loves it
Include the carrots in the mixture and mix it very well. Since the carrots are a bit difficult to mix, you may end up with lumps. So, mix it well.
Leave it for 10 minutes for the flavour to soak up.
Step 6: Wrap me tight like my budget
I would really like to show you how to wrap it but my mama won’t take pictures of me doing it step by step. So, all I can show you is the wrapped lumpia. But you can check YouTube for tutorials. Also, it doesn’t look that nice because I’m still not good at wrapping. When my mama saw my wraps, she laughed at me. What a big bully! No lumpia for her.
Step 7: How deep is your love?
Be sure it is deep-fried in oil for even cooking. Also, don’t overcrowd or put too much lumpia in one batch, or it won’t be crispy or cooked thoroughly. Fry only on medium heat until golden brown.
Enjooooooy~
You can dip it in sweet chili sauce like in the photo or ketchup. Whatever goes with your taste. Enjoy your food!
P.S. Extras for another day
I ran out of wrappers and still have about ⅓ of the mixture left so I put it in a plastic bag and placed it in the freezer including the wrapped lumpia. I will wrap the leftovers next time. I divided the lumpia into batches so that we don’t have to wait and defrost the whole lot before cooking just a few pieces only.
I’ll be sharing more recipes with you in the future. Stay tuned! 😉
🙏Thanks for reading my bro and sis Hivers! I really appreciate your time, effort, and patience. 🥰
