Vegetarian Lumpia from the Philippines
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
🥢 Servings: 5
Description:
Lumpia, the beloved Filipino spring rolls, take a delightful vegetarian twist in this recipe. These crispy delights are perfect as a snack or appetizer, boasting flavors that will transport you to the streets of the Philippines.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 pack | Lumpia skins |
| 10 | Carrots |
| 4 | Leeks |
| 6 | Shallots |
| – | Onions |
| – | Salt |
| – | Plum sauce |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 110.7
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 101.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.8g
- Fiber Content: 4.7g
- Sugar Content: 8.6g
- Protein Content: 2.8g
Instructions:
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Saute the Vegetables:
- Begin by chopping the carrots, leeks, and shallots.
- In a skillet, heat some sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet along with a pinch of salt.
- Saute the vegetables until the carrots are tender and soft, releasing their aromatic flavors.
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Prepare the Lumpia Wrappers:
- Lay out the lumpia skins on a clean, dry surface.
- You can use the skins at their full size, or if they are larger, cut them into quarters to create smaller wraps.
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Roll the Lumpia:
- Moisten one lumpia skin with water to make it pliable.
- Spoon a portion of the sauteed vegetable mixture onto the moistened lumpia skin.
- Carefully roll the lumpia, tucking in the edges as you go, to create a tight roll.
- Repeat the process with the remaining lumpia skins and vegetable mixture.
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Bake the Lumpia:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly oil a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Place the rolled lumpia onto the baking sheet, leaving some space between each roll.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the lumpia are lightly browned and crispy.
- Keep an eye on them as baking times may vary depending on your oven.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the lumpia are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven.
- Serve the hot lumpia with plum or duck sauce on the side for dipping.
- These vegetarian lumpia are best enjoyed immediately while still warm and crispy.
Tips:
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or add tofu for extra protein.
- If you prefer a more traditional frying method, you can deep fry the lumpia until golden brown and crispy.
- Make a large batch of lumpia ahead of time and freeze them for future snacking or entertaining needs. Simply thaw and bake or fry when ready to enjoy.
