Belgian Loempia Recipe

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: tortilla wraps

Rice paper is gluten-free and lighter.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar taste.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with a lower smoke point.

Prepare the filling by heating vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in ground pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with soy sauce, ginger, black pepper, and salt; mix well and remove from heat.

Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling the rolls.

Lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface, with a corner facing you.

Place a spoonful of filling near the corner of the wrapper.

Fold the corner over the filling, then roll tightly, folding in the sides as you go.

Seal the edge with a beaten egg to secure the roll.

Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

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

Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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