2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced, plus more for garnish
1 ½ cups canola oil (355 mL), for frying
25 lumpia wrappers, or spring roll wrappers
1 egg, beaten
sweet chili sauce, for serving
Nutrition Info
Calories 655
Fat 38g
Carbs 56g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 2g
Protein 20g
How to Make It
1. Step
Make the filling: Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
2. Step
Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and carrot. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the onion is slightly translucent.
3. Step
Add the ground pork and cook for about 6 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. Step
Add the water chestnuts, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Stir for 2 minutes, then mix in the green onion and cilantro. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
5. Step
Heat about an inch (2 cm) of canola oil in a deep, medium frying pan until it reaches 300°F (150°C).
6. Step
Lay out one lumpia wrapper in a diamond shape and spoon 2 tablespoons of filling at the bottom of the wrapper, leaving about an inch and a half (3 cm) of space from the bottom point.
7. Step
Fold the bottom point over the filling, then fold in the edges to create an envelope shape. Roll the wrapper toward the top point. Brush the top point with egg wash and finish the roll to seal the end.
8. Step
Carefully place four to five lumpia at a time in the hot oil. Frying on each side for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Note: If the lumpia are cooking too fast or burning, reduce the heat.
9. Step
Remove the lumpia from the oil and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
10. Step
Sprinkle with a garnish of cilantro and serve with sweet chili dipping sauce. Optional: Cut lumpia in half.
