Filipino Lumpia

My stepmother is Filipino. I would watch her make these on special occasions. She never measured what she did, but I think I’ve got the knack of it. This is one of the best Filipino foods next to pancit - and unfortunately, I don’t know how to make that!! You can find lumpia wrappers in Asian food stores wherever they keep their frozen food, and also (if you’re lucky) in very large supermarkets.

Step: 1

Make sure the lumpia wrappers are completely thawed. Lay several out on a clean dry surface and cover with a damp towel. The wrappers are very thin and the edges will dry out quickly.

Step: 2

In a medium bowl, blend together the ground beef and pork, onion, green pepper and carrot. Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture along the center of the wrapper. The filling should be no bigger around than your thumb or the wrapper will burn before the meat is cooked. Fold one edge of the wrapper over to the other. Fold the outer edges in slightly, then continue to roll into a cylinder. Wet your finger, and moisten the edge to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling, keeping finished lumpias covered to prevent drying. This is a good time to recruit a friend or loved one to make the job less repetitive!!

Step: 3

Heat oil in a 9 inch skillet at medium to medium high heat until oil is 365 to 375 degrees F (170 to 175 degrees C) Fry 3-4 lumpia at a time. It should only take about 2-3 minutes for each side. The lumpia will be nicely browned when done. Drain on paper towels.

Step: 4

You can cut each lumpia into thirds for parties, if you like. In the Philippines, lumpia was eaten with banana ketchup, but I’ve never seen it sold in America.

Per Serving: 550 calories; protein 24.9g; carbohydrates 42.6g; fat 30.6g; cholesterol 75mg; sodium 60.4mg.

Depriving yourself can lead to overeating , 2.00 AM snacking, and mindless eats and it’s for this reason that Riner encourages people to indulge in “fun” foods every once in a while.

Avoidance on 2.00 AM snacking and cravings , it is much important to include some easy foods (or what one may perceive as off limits ). Meaning , if we can be order the healthiest thing on the menu but come home and graze on chips, necessary we really will the burger and should have just enjoyed it in the first place."

Because it comes to eat on evening , much eat or eating too much of the wrong kinds of food will make lead to trouble on sleeping. On the flip side, a daylight food that is not eating to much food than satiating not make leave you want more and resulting in reaching for an eat bad food late-night snack even closer to bedtime .