Lumpia Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 1 package spring roll wrappers
• Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add carrots, onions, celery, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and pork is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4. To assemble the lumpia, place a wrapper on a flat surface. Put about 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.
5. Fold up the bottom of the wrapper and tuck it over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up the wrapper, sealing the edges with a little water to make them stick.
6. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
7. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry lumpia, in batches, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve with sweet and sour dipping sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Lumpia is a popular Filipino dish that is similar to a spring roll.
• The wrapper can be made from wheat flour, rice flour, or even egg.
• The filling can vary, but usually contains pork, vegetables, and seasonings.
• The finished lumpia is usually served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.