Master how to roll lumpia with this simple 5-step guide! From prepping the wrappers to sealing the deal, we'll walk you through each step, ensuring your lumpia are crispy, delicious, and never burst open.
What You'll Need
Lumpia, those crispy Filipino spring rolls filled with savory goodness, are delightful, but their true beauty lies in the perfect roll.
- Lumpia wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
- A bowl of water for sealing
- Filling of your choice (meat, vegetables, or vegetarian)
The Rolling Steps:
Impress your family and friends with your newfound skills and enjoy the satisfaction of making homemade, traditional lumpia!
- Prep your workspace: Lay out a clean, dry surface with your filling, wrappers, water bowl, and a small amount of oil nearby.
- Lay out the wrapper: Place a wrapper on your work surface.
- Spoon in the filling: Add a tablespoon (adjust based on wrapper size) of filling near the base of the bottom of the round wrapper. Don't overfill!
- First Fold: Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper up over the filling, creating a snug enclosure.
- Side Folds: Fold the left and right sides of the wrapper inwards, encasing the filling further.
- The Roll: Gently but firmly, begin rolling the wrapper upwards, tucking in the filling as you go. Aim for a tight, even roll.
- Seal it tight: Dip your finger in the water and moisten the exposed edge of the wrapper. Press to seal, ensuring no gaps for leaks.
- Shape and repeat: Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Bonus Tips
With these instructions and a little practice, you'll be rolling beautiful lumpia that are not only delicious but look like a pro made then.
- Use warm wrappers: They'll be more pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Make sure to use the right type of wrapper: Lumpia Wrappers vs Egg Roll Wrappers
- Don't overfill: Excess filling can burst the wrapper during frying.
- Tight roll, happy roll: A snug roll ensures even cooking and prevents filling from spilling out.
- Is Lumpia Gluten Free? No, not unless you use gluten free wrappers, gluten free sauces, etc. Which is still pretty easy to do.
- Practice makes perfect: Don't be discouraged if your first few rolls aren't flawless. Keep practicing, and you'll be a lumpia rolling pro in no time!
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