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.
![tray of lumpia served with dipping sauce.](https://smellslikedelish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lumpia-fried-vertical-1.jpg)
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)
![lumpia and spring roll wrapper box](https://smellslikedelish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fresh-veg-lumpia6-0024.jpg)
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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