Lumpia Goreng

Name: Lumpia Goreng
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 16 spring roll wrappers; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped; 4 cups cabbage, finely shredded; 2 carrots, julienned; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying; 4 tbsp water

Malaysian fried spring rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, and shrimp. Golden, crispy, and incredibly delicious - the perfect appetizer or snack.

32 minEasyServes 4200 cal/serving

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Ingredients

16 spring roll wrappers
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
4 cups cabbage, finely shredded
2 carrots, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
4 tbsp water

Instructions

1

In a skillet, stir-fry 2 cloves minced garlic until fragrant, then add 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped and cook until pink, about 2 minutes.
2

Add 4 cups finely shredded cabbage and 2 julienned carrots and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3

Season with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Add 2 chopped green onions and toss. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4

Place a 16 spring roll wrappers on a clean surface and put 2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
5

Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners.
6

Mix 4 tbsp water with a little flour to make a paste. Brush the top corner with this paste, then roll tightly to seal.
7

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil for frying in a deep skillet to 350°F.
8

Fry the lumpia in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
9

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with sweet and spicy dipping sauce.

Questions

Can I make Lumpia Goreng gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lumpia Goreng keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Lumpia Goreng?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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