Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe | Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls with Pork

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: wonton wrappers

Rice paper is gluten-free, and wonton wrappers can be more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Mix ground meat, carrots, aromatics, and seasonings in a bowl.

Add optional ingredients like water chestnuts, shrimp, mushrooms, or eggs to the mixture.

Wrap the filling in spring roll wrappers, sealing with water, cornstarch, or egg wash.

Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about a few minutes.

Serve with dipping sauces like spicy vinegar, ketchup, or sweet chili sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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