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Shanghai Lumpia

Barbara
A classic recipe for lumpia that you will pull out time and time again. No one can resist these flavorful, crunchy bites of yumminess!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 24 lumpia

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • ½ lb shrimp, roughly chopped
  • ½ onion, grated
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pkg Lumpia, Spring Roll, or Egg Roll wrappers 
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • Sweet chili sauce, to serve

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together ground pork, chopped shrimp, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well combined.
  • Place approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each egg roll wrapper.
  • Roll to enclose filling; seal end with a dab of water.
  • Heat oil in a wok or saucepan until hot, about 350°.
  • Fry lumpia in oil, a few at a time, until golden brown and crisp.
  • Drain on paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

You can easily double or triple the recipe.  Store rolled Lumpia in the freezer until ready to cook.  No need to thaw them prior to cooking.  Just keep in mind that frozen Lumpia will need more time to cook all the way through.
Keyword pork, shrimp