Fresh Lumpia

Lumpia is a Filipino dish, traditionally fried like egg rolls. Fresh lumpia on the other hand is not fried. The wrapper is made from a batter and after cooking, it looks like a crepe but much smoother. The filling is stir fry veggies that you can add shrimps or any meat you like. The sauce brings the sweet and savory flavor to this dish.

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FOR THE WRAPPERS

4 eggs

1 1/2 cups water

1 tablespoon oil

1 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup constarch

pinch of salt

more oil for greasing the pan

INSTUCTIONS:

1. In a bowl combine all wet ingredients. Use a whisk and mix until well combined.

2. In another bowl combine, flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.

3. Add the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients a little at a time, whisking until smooth.

4. In another bowl, use a strainer and strain the batter to make sure there’s no lumps.

5. Heat the pan. Dab a little oil onto a paper towel, wipe around the pan to grease it.

6. Scoop 1/3 cup of batter into the pan. Immediately swirl the pan to spread the batter. let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Wait until the wrapper starts pulling away from the pan. Slowly slide the wrapper into a plate using wide spatula. Let cool.

FOR THE SAUCE:

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup broth

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon conrnstarch

1 tablespoon jam

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

pinch of salt

Option: 2 teaspoon to a tablespoon brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan. Whisk until the cornstarch dissolved.

2. Start heating the pan to simmer the sauce. Constantly stirring until thickens.

FOR THE FILLING:

1 cup red cabbage, shredded

1 cup green cabbage, shredded

3 stalks celery, sliced

1 carrot, cut into thin strips

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 tablespoon 21 seasoning salute

3 tablespoons oil

salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat a pan with oil, Sauté garlic and onion, until tender.

2. Season with salt and pepper, add 21 seasoning salute. Stir to combine.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir fry until tender. Remove from theheat and let cool.

ASSEMBLE:

1. Lay the wrapper on the plate, smooth side down. Use leafy greens for garnishing.

2. Scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of filling to fill the wrapper. Fold one side, Tuck the end and fold the other side to close the wrapper

3. Drizzle the sauce on top. Option: sprinkle fresh minced garlic and crushed peanuts on top.

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