4 RECIPES FOR CHRISTMAS ( Lumpiang Shanghai / Carbonara / Chicken Hamonado / Fresh Fruit Salad )

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often cheaper.

spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Rice paper is gluten-free, and homemade dough can be more economical.

cooking wine

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White vinegar adds acidity without alcohol, and apple cider vinegar is often less expensive.

Mix ground pork, onion, carrots, oyster sauce, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Lay a lumpia wrapper on a flat surface with a corner facing you.

Spoon a portion of the filling onto the wrapper, shaping it into a log.

Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly to seal.

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

Fry the lumpiang shanghai in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the lumpiang shanghai and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

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