Fresh Vegetable Lumpia Recipe

Name: Fresh Vegetable Lumpia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon annatto seeds or 1 tablespoon ground annatto seed; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 oil or 2 lard; 4 pieces tofu (optional); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup carrot, strips; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 lb pork, cubed (any cut); 1/2 lb shrimp, shelled and chopped coarsely; 20 lumpia skins; 1 cup potato, strips; 3 cups shredded cabbage; 2 cups string beans, strips; 1 cup garbanzo beans; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 10 lettuce leaves; Lumpia Sauce; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 cups water; crushed garlic (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon annatto seeds or 1 tablespoon ground annatto seed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 oil or 2 lard
4 pieces tofu (optional)
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup carrot, strips
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 lb pork, cubed (any cut)
1/2 lb shrimp, shelled and chopped coarsely
20 lumpia skins
1 cup potato, strips
3 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups string beans, strips
1 cup garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons fish sauce
10 lettuce leaves
Lumpia Sauce
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 cups water
crushed garlic (optional)

1
Lumpia Sauce: Cook ahead before making the lumpia and set aside.
2
Mix all ingredients except cornstarch.
3
Boil.
4
Dispense cornstarch in water and add to the boiling mixture.
5
Reduce heat and stir to prevent lumps.
6
Serve with Fresh Lumpia.
7
Freshly crushed garlic may be served mix with the sauce.
8
Fresh Lumpia: Soak annatto seed in vegetable oil.
9
Saute garlic in oil until brown.
10
Add onions, pork and shrimps.
11
Pour water or soup stock and cover.
12
Cook over moderate heat until pork is tender.
13
Add potatoes and other vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
14
Strain annatto seed from the oil and add the oil to the vegetable mixture.
15
Season with fish sauce.
16
Cook until all vegetables are crisp and tender (dont overcook vegetables).
17
Cool and drain in a colander.
18
When cool, place 1 lettuce leaf on top of each lumpia wrapper.
19
Add the vegetable mixture and wrap with lettuce showing at the end.
20
Serve with Lumpia sauce.

1343

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon annatto seeds or 1 tablespoon ground annatto seed, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 oil or 2 lard, 4 pieces tofu (optional), and more.

Yes, Fresh Vegetable Lumpia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Vegetable Lumpia

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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