Lumpiang Shanghai

Lumpiang Shanghia is a Filipino dish that is primarily made from pork or fish, chopped onions, carrots and other vegetables with the mixture filled in rolls.

Food historians trace the origins of lumpia in China and said to be originally called as lunpia. It is believed that Immigrants from Fujian Province (not Shanghai?) had brought with them this crispy roll.

Lumpiang Shanghai is not really from Shanghai but from Fujian, China (Photo courtesy of Goldilocks)

Today in the Philippines, Lumpia is a customary dish during special events such as fiestas, birthdays and also best any day you want. This is best combined with sukang maasim or catsup.

Try this Lovely Lumpia recipe

Ingredients:

1 kilo ground pork

½ cup shallots

1 cup carrots, minced

1 cup onion, minced

3 tsp soy sauce

2 raw eggs

3 tsp black pepper

11/2 tsp salt

Lumpia wrapper

Cooking Procedure:

Combine all the ingredients with the meat or beef.

Wrap the mixture using lumpia wrapper in tight fillings

Deep fry every roll. Drain on paper towels. Make sure these are evenly cooked and golden brown in color

Serve with sweet chili or sweet and sour sauce.