Mama Celina Famous Eggroll/Lumpia

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings5
Categories:	Other Snacks, For Kids, Meat Appetizers
Keywords:	filipino, lumpia, eggroll
Serves:	8-12
Prep Time:	1 Hr
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb	ground beef
1/4 c	finely chopped onion
2 clove	finely chopped garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 large	finely chopped carrots, (i recommend food processor)
3	celery stalks, finely chopped, ( i dont recommend foor processor)
2	eggs lightly beaten
1 tsp	salt
1/2 tsp	ground black pepper
	oil for frying
	and the most important main ingredient: egg roll/lumpia wrappers, it can be found in asian market, select the round and thinnest wrapper found in frozen section. (if not available square wrappers will do )

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Belen Macabante

Lightly Salted

Thonotossasa, FL

Belen_Macabante

Member Since Aug 2012

Belen's Notes:

This recipe is more American than Filipino/Asian, There's so many Eggroll recipe out there, but this recipe is the most favorite of my family specially my children, because of the simple ingredients, and easy to make, no sauteing required, the most requested on every family gatherings. This ingredients is ideal for picky eaters who doesn't like pork, shrimps and other Asian ingredients that some American not familiar with. Everyone who tried this says its the best eggroll they ever had, Scrumptious delicious, lol

Directions

In a large bowl, mix all 8 ingredients thoroughly, It can be messy, I wear non latex gloves to protect my hands,
Set aside or put it back in the Fridge while preparing the wrappers,

For the wrappers: separate the wrappers gently and carefully, cover with damp kitchen or paper towels to keep it from drying fast,

in a small bowl beat 1 egg for sealing.

On flat surface, lay wrapper, scoop 1 teaspoon of meat mixture spread length wise like a mini log, (the smaller amout of filling the crunchier)
Pull the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, and gently tighten the wrapper around the filling. Fold the right and left edges over so that they touch in the middle and the wrapper, Roll the entire lumpia over so that there is about a 1-inch seam exposed, then brush and seal with egg.
repeat the same procedure, you can make depends on the quantity of the wrappers,

for storing and freezing:
I usually make a bunch and freeze them,
I store it in Freezer Bags, I secure the layers with wax paper to protect them from sticking together,

Takes longer to make but it's all worth it..

Enjoy your crunchy scrumptious delicious Egg rolls,

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Karen Vandevander KarenV

Aug 19, 2012

I haven't had a traditional lumpia since I was a little girl living in the Philippines, and that was a very long time ago. Thank you for sharing your Aunt's recipe Belen. I've saved and printed the recipe and am definitely going to be giving it a try. :o)

Karen Vandevander KarenV

Aug 19, 2012

2 questions for you Belen...do you use egg roll or spring roll wrappers, and do you have a recipe for a traditional dipping sauce? Thank you.

Belen Macabante Belen_Macabante

Aug 19, 2012

Hi Karen, never or tried spring rolls, i always use the round one made in the Philippines because it is thinner, it is in the frozon section, you need to let it thaw, kinda hard to separate, takes a lot of patience, :)) I tried egg roll (square) but it is thicker not as crunchy as the thinner wrapper,

Belen Macabante Belen_Macabante

Aug 19, 2012

I make simple garlic dipping sauce, mixture of 1/2 cup water 1/4 vinegar, 2 tbs. soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, dash of black pepper and 1 tbsp cornstarch, mix thoroughly let it bowl to thicken, turn off fire then add minced garlic :))
or I buy sweet and sour sauce :))

Belen Macabante Belen_Macabante

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Annette Glenn AGlenn

Aug 19, 2012

My husband's family was stationed in Guam when he was young. He loves this recipe and said it reminded him of living there. He loved the food.

Sandy Mika mikasldy

Aug 19, 2012

Thank you for posting your recipe, can't wait to try them, I was just asking someone what lumpia were about a week ago, now I know 8]

Karen Vandevander KarenV

Aug 19, 2012

Hi Belen! Thank you for the quick reply. If I can't find lumpia wrappers I'll try the spring roll wrappers because they are thinner than the egg roll wrappers. Spring roll wrappers will also crisp up better. Thank you too for the dipping sauce recipe. I can't wait to try them both. Have a wonderful day. :o)