Here’s a classic Lumpia Goreng (Indonesian Fried Spring Rolls) recipe for you. These crispy delights are filled with a savory mixture of vegetables and sometimes meat, and they make a perfect appetizer or snack.Q
🌯 Lumpia Goreng Recipe
Yield: ~20 rolls
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
🧄 Ingredients:
For the filling:
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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200g (7 oz) ground chicken or beef (optional)
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1 small carrot, julienned or shredded
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100g (3.5 oz) cabbage, finely shredded
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100g bean sprouts
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
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1 teaspoon sugar
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Salt and pepper to taste
Others:
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20 lumpia wrappers (spring roll wrappers)
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1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
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Oil for deep frying
🔪 Instructions:
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Prepare the filling:
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
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Add ground meat (if using), cook until browned.
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Add carrots and cabbage; stir-fry until slightly soft.
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Add bean sprouts, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Cook for 3–5 minutes until everything is tender and well-seasoned.
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Let the filling cool completely before wrapping.
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Assemble the lumpia:
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Place a wrapper diagonally (like a diamond) on a flat surface.
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Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of filling onto the lower third of the wrapper.
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Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in both sides, and roll tightly.
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Seal the edge with a bit of beaten egg.
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Fry the lumpia:
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Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–180°C (340–360°F).
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Fry lumpia in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 3–4 minutes each).
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Drain on paper towels.
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Serve:
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Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, sambal, or a vinegar-garlic dipping sauce.
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🍽️ Tips:
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For vegetarian lumpia, skip the meat and add more veggies like green beans or tofu.
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Don’t overfill or the wrapper may tear.
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Lumpia can be frozen before frying. Freeze in a single layer and store in a zip-top bag.
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