At Filipino gatherings, fried lumpiang Shanghai is a favorite meal. It’s the first food to go from the table, and it’s highly crispy and flavorful. Without a plate of delicious golden rolls, no party is complete.

This spring roll are packed with delicious veggies and ground pork and deep-fried untill they crispy and golden. Everyone, young and old, loves them! You can’t help but reach for them as a snack.

You will learn how to make Fried Lumpiang Shanghai at home from this post, which includes easy-to-follow directions, helpful tips, and all the information you need to cook it perfectly. Make this classic dish for your family or for a celebration, and it will impress everyone.

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Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe

Making Lumpiang Shanghai takes just few ingredients and this recipe is really simple. Let;s try these following steps:

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 450 grams of ground pork (or ground beef or chicken instead)
• 3 tbsp garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp carrots, finely minced
• 2 tbsp yellow onion, minced
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• Half a teaspoon of ground black pepper
• To taste, or with a touch of salt
• Optional: One tablespoon of oyster sauce for added umami taste

For Wrapping:

• 30–40 pieces thin lumpia (spring roll) wrappers—these are paper-thin for the perfect crisp

Other Ingredients:

• egg mixed with water (to seal the wrappers)
• Oil for deep-frying with zero flavor.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

• Put the ground pork, garlic, onions, carrots, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and the oyster sauce (if using) in a big bowl.
• Using a spoon or your hand for mix the ingredients until they combined.
• Optional: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by heating a small portion of the mixture in the microwave for ten to fifteen seconds.

2. Prep the Wrappers

• If the lumpia wrappers are frozen, fully heat them.
• To avoid drying out and breaking, keep them covered with a wet cloth.

3. Roll the Lumpia

• Spread out one wrapper on a surface that is clean.
• Put two to three tablespoons of filler close to the bottom.
• Give the filler a log-like form.
• Once the bottom has been folded over the filling, fold both sides inner.
• Tightly roll upward until there are about 2 inches left at the top.
• To seal the lumpia, brush the edge with beaten egg and continue rolling.

4. Fry the Lumpia

• Heat the oil in a saucepan or large pan. To be accurate, use a thermometer.
• Avoid take care when you carefully place 5–6 lumpia pieces at a time in heated oil.
• Fry for three to four minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
• Remove the extra oil with a spoon and set on paper towels to drain.

5. Serve and Enjoy!

• Serve Lumpiang Shanghai hot, along by your preferred dipping sauces (see the following part).

Nutrition

Tricks and Advice for the Ideal Lumpiang Shanghai

Keep the wrappers wet: When rolling lumpia wrappers, always keep them covered with a wet towel to avoid breaking.

Tightly roll: Be sure to tightly roll the lumpia.

Oil temperature: Using a cooking thermometer keep oil at 350°F to 375°F. If it’s too low, the lumpia will be oily; if it’s too high, they will burn fast.

Fry in groups: Don’t pack the pan too full to keep the oil at the proper temperature.

Reheat advice: To keep lumpia crispy use an air fryer or toaster oven instead of a microwave .

Freezing: You can keep uncooked lumpia in a bag with a zipper for up to a month after freezing them in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Best Dipping Sauces for Lumpiang Shanghai

• A Filipino combination, sweet and sour sauce is spicy and just a touch sweet.
• To make spiced vinegar, combine vinegar with chili particles, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper.
• A sweet and spicy touch is added by sweet chili sauce.
• A straightforward and spicy dip made with soy sauce and calamansi.

Conclusion

The goal of making real fried lumpiang shanghai is to capture a little of Filipino culture, not only to follow a recipe. The secret is to master the fry, use well-balanced ingredients and wrap them beautifully. Try your own ideas and methods of presentation without fear. Lumpiang shanghai still makes many tables feel happy and cozy whether it is served as a snack or as a celebratory decoration. Prepare your components, practice folding, and savor each crunchy, savory piece of this beloved Filipino dish.

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