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Vegetable Lumpia

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

40 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerStovetopVegetarianVeganDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

Questions

Can I make Vegetable Lumpia gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Vegetable Lumpia 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 Vegetable Lumpia?

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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