What Are Lumpia Wrappers?
A lumpia wrapper is a Filipino sandwich wrapper, or egg roll wrapper. People purchase lumpia wrappers at a grocery store or they make them using a few common ingredients. Lumpias are known as a variation of the Chinese egg roll and their origins date to the 17th century. Does this Spark an idea?
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Description
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Lumpia wrappers are used as a way of making sandwiches or egg rolls. Make a filling out of various ingredients and place it in the center of a wrapper. After that, roll the wrapper and enjoy as a Filipino type of sandwich. You can also fill the wrapper, roll it and deep fry it. Fillings for lumpia wrappers include chicken, shrimp or vegetables. A common filling includes cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic and meat.
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When working with lumpia wrappers, keep them slightly damp to help you roll them easier. Substitute other types of wrappers if you cannot find lumpia wrappers or do not want to make them; substitutes include egg roll wrappers or Vietnamese rice paper wrappers. Most of the time, lumpias are eaten with a sweet dipping sauce or a sweet and sour sauce.
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Making Lumpia Wrappers
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A common recipe uses eggs, flour, salt, water and oil. The ingredients are mixed until a smooth batter is formed. The batter is fried in a skillet, lined with oil, for a very short time. After you make each wrapper, place a piece of wax paper over it to separate it from the rest of the wrappers. Variations with the way they are made include whether they are made with rice or wheat.
Purchasing Lumpia Wrappers
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Lumpia wrappers. can often be found at very large grocery stores, typically in the frozen Asian food section. They can also be purchased at ethnic specialty grocery stores. They are always sold frozen.
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