Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls

Name: Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 oz firm tofu, cubed; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 1 cup green beans, cut in thirds; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 4 garlic cloves (for sauce), minced; 8 leaves green leaf lettuce

45 minMediumServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 oz firm tofu, cubed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 cup green beans, cut in thirds
1 cup carrots, julienned
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup water
4 garlic cloves (for sauce), minced
8 leaves green leaf lettuce

Instructions

1

Make the crepe batter: whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth. Let rest 10 minutes.
2

Cook crepes: heat a lightly oiled 8-inch nonstick pan over medium heat. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter per crepe, swirl to coat, and cook about 1 minute per side until set but not browned. Stack and set aside.
3

Make the sweet garlic sauce: combine 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Add 4 minced garlic cloves (for sauce) and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Set aside.
4

Cook the filling: heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Saute 1 small finely diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute. Add 8 oz cubed firm tofu and cook 3 minutes until lightly golden.
5

Add 1 cup julienned carrots and 1 cup cut in thirds green beans and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add 2 cups shredded green cabbage and 2 tbsp soy sauce and cook another 2 minutes until vegetables are tender but still hold their shape. Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
6

Assemble the rolls: lay a crepe flat, place a 8 leaves green leaf lettuce leaf on it, and spoon a generous portion of filling on top. Fold in the sides and roll up snugly.
7

Serve the rolls seam-side down, drizzled with the sweet garlic sauce.

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Questions

What is Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls?

Soft crepe-wrapped Filipino fresh spring rolls filled with sauteed vegetables, tofu, and heart of palm, finished with a sweet garlic sauce. Unlike fried lumpia, these are served uncooked and make an elegant appetizer or light starter. This reference files it under Filipino appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of cornstarch in Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls?

The entry for Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls calls for 2 tbsp cornstarch. In its place: Use twice as much all-purpose flour and cook it a few minutes longer, or the same amount of arrowroot or tapioca starch.

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls uses 8 oz firm tofu, cubed.

Can I make Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls is 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 1/2 cup whole milk and 2 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

How many calories are in Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa Vegetable Rolls?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 8 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 340 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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