Lumpia

Recipe View In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onions and sauté until the onions become translucent and fragrant (about 3-5 minutes).

Recipe View Stir in the ground black pepper and soy sauce, continuing to sauté for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.

Recipe View Drain any excess oil from the wok or skillet. Add 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil.

Recipe View Add the diced carrots and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.

Recipe View Incorporate the French-cut green beans, diced celery, julienned bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Recipe View Remove the pan from the heat and gently fold in the bean sprouts. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature (about 20-30 minutes). This prevents the wrappers from becoming soggy.

Recipe View Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean, flat surface. Place three heaping tablespoons of the cooled vegetable filling diagonally near one corner of the wrapper, leaving approximately 1 1/2 inches of space at both ends.

Recipe View Fold the side of the wrapper along the length of the filling over the filling. Tuck in both ends of the wrapper tightly. Roll the lumpia neatly and tightly, ensuring there are no air pockets.

Recipe View Moisten the remaining edge of the wrapper with a small amount of water to seal the edge securely. This will prevent the lumpia from unraveling during frying.

Recipe View Cover the assembled lumpia with plastic wrap or a damp cloth to retain moisture and prevent them from drying out while you continue assembling the remaining rolls.

Recipe View In a wok or deep fryer, heat 1 quart of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat (about 5-7 minutes).

Recipe View Carefully place 3-4 lumpia into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the wok or fryer. Fry the lumpia until all sides are golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes per side).

Recipe View Remove the fried lumpia from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately and enjoy!