Vegetable Lumpia

Name: Vegetable Lumpia
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cooking oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 shallots, minced; 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 cup mung bean sprouts, rinsed; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp sweet soy sauce; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 12 spring roll wrappers; 2 cups neutral oil for frying

Crispy golden spring rolls packed with savory cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts seasoned with sweet soy sauce and garlic.

40 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp cooking oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 shallots, minced
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup mung bean sprouts, rinsed
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sweet soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
12 spring roll wrappers
2 cups neutral oil for frying

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 minced shallots, sauteing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Add 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup julienned carrots, and 1 cup rinsed mung bean sprouts, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sweet soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
5

Place 2 tablespoons of vegetable filling on each of the 12 spring roll wrappers, roll tightly, and seal the edges with water.
6

Heat 2 cups neutral oil for frying in a deep pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F.
7

Fry the rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Vegetable Lumpia?

For Vegetable Lumpia, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 6. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Vegetable Lumpia look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until golden brown.

Is there a substitute for kecap manis in Vegetable Lumpia?

The entry for Vegetable Lumpia calls for 2 tsp sweet soy sauce. In its place: Simmer equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar or molasses for a minute, until syrupy.

Can I make Vegetable Lumpia gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Vegetable Lumpia is 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sweet soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Vegetable Lumpia contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp sweet soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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