Spring Rolls (Lumpia)

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken is often less expensive.

spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Rice paper is lighter, while homemade dough can be more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free, and salt water is a basic alternative.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Prepare the filling by sautéing shallots and garlic in vegetable oil until fragrant.

Add chicken, prawns, bamboo shoots, carrots, and glass noodles; stir-fry until just tender.

In a bowl, combine cooked filling with sweet soy sauce, salt, sugar, and white pepper; mix well.

Place a spring roll skin on a flat surface; add a spoonful of filling.

Roll the wrapper tightly, folding in the sides to secure the filling.

Seal the edge with a mixture of plain flour and water.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the spring rolls in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels; serve with pickles and sauce.

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