Authentic Lumpia Shanghai Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package spring roll wrappers
• 0.25 cup water, or as needed
• 1.5 quarts oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground pork, ground beef, diced onion, and grated carrot using your hands. Gradually mix in soy sauce, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until all ingredients are well incorporated.
2. Position a lumpia wrapper on a flat surface with one corner facing you. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the prepared filling in a horizontal line across the center, ensuring it's no thicker than your thumb. Lightly moisten all edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper tightly over the filling. Fold the left and right sides inward, towards the center. Firmly roll the wrapper upwards to completely seal in the filling.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy skillet to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Fry the lumpia in batches in the heated oil, turning once, until they achieve a golden brown color, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Cut each lumpia in half, or serve whole, accompanied by your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 262 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 1037 mg
• Protein Content: 10 g
• Cholesterol Content: 38 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g