Lumpiang Sariwa
Lumpiang Sariwa (Fresh Spring Rolls) features a soft homemade crepe wrapper, a tender-crisp vegetable filling, and a sweet-savory peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Crepe Wrappers:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/ tsp salt
Filling:
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pc small onion chopped
- 1 cup tofu cubed (or ground pork/chicken)
- 1 cup carrots julienned (thin strips)
- 1 cup sweet potato kamote, julienned
- 2 pcs cabbage shredded
- 1 cup Baguio beans sliced thinly
- 1 cup ubod or singkamas jicama, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for wrapping
Peanut Sauce:
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts crushed (for topping)
Instructions
PREPARE THE FILLING
- Sauté: In a wok, heat oil and sauté garlic and onions.
- Cook Protein/Veg: Add tofu (or pork/shrimp) and cook until brown. Add sweet potato, carrots, and baguio beans. Stir-fry until tender-crisp.
- Add Greens: Add cabbage and celery. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, ensuring not to overcook.
- Season: Season with salt, pepper, or a dash of fish sauce (patis).
- Drain: Transfer the mixture to a colander to drain excess liquid. This step is crucial to prevent soggy wrappers.
MAKE THE CREPE WRAPPERS
- Mix Batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, eggs, water, salt, and oil until smooth.
- Cook: Heat a non-stick pan over low heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter and swirl to cover the pan.
- Flip: Cook for 1–2 minutes until the edges lift. Flip briefly or cook only on one side. Repeat until all batter is used.
PREPARE THE PEANUT SAUCE
- Boil: In a saucepan, combine water, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Thicken: Add peanut butter and stir until dissolved.
- Slurry: Slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Finish: Add garlic and simmer for another minute.
ASSEMBLY
- Wrap: Lay one wrapper flat and place a lettuce leaf in the center.
- Fill: Spoon 1/2 cup of filling on the lettuce.
- Roll: Fold the bottom edge up, then fold the sides inward, and roll tightly.
- Serve: Place on a plate, pour the warm peanut sauce over the top, and garnish with extra crushed peanuts and minced raw garlic.
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