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Dynamite Lumpia

Crispy fried spring rolls stuffed with green chili peppers, savory ground pork, and melted cheese.

45 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 12 long green chili peppers, slit and deseeded
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 3 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 12 lumpia wrappers
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups neutral cooking oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix 1/2 lb ground pork, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup minced yellow onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper until combined.

  2. 2

    Stuff each 12 slit and deseeded long green chili peppers with a portion of the pork mixture and a piece of 3 oz sliced cheddar cheese.

  3. 3

    Wrap each stuffed chili pepper in a 12 lumpia wrappers, leaving the stem exposed, and seal the edge with 1 beaten egg.

  4. 4

    Heat 2 cups neutral cooking oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Fry the wrapped chilies in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature of the pork reaches 160 degrees F.

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Questions

What is Dynamite Lumpia?

Crispy fried spring rolls stuffed with green chili peppers, savory ground pork, and melted cheese. This reference files it under Filipino appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Dynamite Lumpia?

For Dynamite Lumpia, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Dynamite Lumpia?

Step 5 reads: "Fry the wrapped chilies in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature of the pork reaches 160 degrees F." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 5 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Dynamite Lumpia?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Dynamite Lumpia uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Can I make Dynamite Lumpia less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Dynamite Lumpia comes from 12 long green chili peppers, slit and deseeded. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Dynamite Lumpia contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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