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Lumpiang Labong (Bamboo Shoot Spring Rolls)
Crispy spring rolls filled with bamboo shoots and aromatics.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 35 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 151kcal
Cost $6-$8
- 1 pound labong (bamboo shoots)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 small carrot julienned
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 stalks scallions chopped
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 12 lumpia or spring roll wrappers 8" squares; thawed, if frozen
- Salt and pepper
- Neutral oil
- Dipping sauce: spiced vinegar or sweet chili sauce
Over medium heat, sauté garlic and onion in oil until softened.
Add carrots; cook until tender-crisp.
Add labong; season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
Add scallions and cilantro; cool filling.
Fill wrappers with about ⅓ cup filling. Roll tightly and seal.
Over medium-high heat, fry in oil until crisp and golden.
Drain and serve with sauce.
- Labong: Use fresh, canned, or vacuum-packed bamboo shoots.
- Lumpia wrappers: Use lumpia or spring roll wrappers. Thaw frozen wrappers.
- Dipping sauce: Serve with sweet chili sauce or spiced vinegar.
Cooking Tips
- Drain bamboo shoots well.
- Cool filling before wrapping.
- Do not overfill.
- Fry over medium heat until crisp and golden.
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg