Recipe: Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino eggroll appetizer)

Lumpia is a traditional Filipino dish. It is the Filipino version of Chinese egg rolls. It can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer.

 Ingredients:

· 1 lb. ground pork

· 1 cup chopped shrimps

· 1/4 cup finely chopped onions

· 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots

· 2 whole eggs

· 3 tbsp. soy sauce

· 3 dashes of sesame oil

· salt and pepper, to taste

· lumpia wrapper

· vegetable oil, for frying


Preparation:

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until well blended.

2. Wrap into thin rolls in lumpia wrapper. Fry in deep hot oil.

3. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve with your favorite catsup, Chinese Sweet Chili Sauce, or make your own Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe.