Lumpiang Sariwa

Fresh lumpia recipe with sautéed vegetables wrapped in thin pancakes, then served with a sweet and garlicky soy-based sauce.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Asian, Filipino

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 250kcal

Cost $12-$14

Combine soy sauce, 3 cups of water, garlic, and sugar in a saucepan. Let it come to a boil.
Dissolve cornstarch in ¼ cup water and add it to thicken the sauce. Set it aside.

Combine milk, eggs, melted butter, flour, and salt in a blender or with a whisk. Mix until smooth.
Set a nonstick pan over medium heat and grease it with a bit of butter or oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter and immediately swirl the pan to spread it thinly and evenly.
Cook for about a minute until it looks dry and the edges start to lift off the pan. Flip it and cook the other side for half the time. Alternatively, you can cover the pan instead of flipping it.
Slide onto a plate and repeat the process. Grease the pan as needed.
Crêpes can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them to make them last longer.

Set a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion in oil until softened, about a minute.
Add ground meat and break it up. Cook until no longer pink.
Add tofu, then season with salt and pepper.
Add green papaya and carrots. Cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
Add jicama and cabbage. Cook for another 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and ground pepper. Toss them together. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Turn off the heat, then add cilantro and scallions. Let the filling cool and drain any excess sauce or liquid, or use a colander.

Place a leaf lettuce on a crêpe with its leafy end overhanging by an inch.
Add the filling on the top middle section. Sprinkle some fried garlic and crushed peanuts.
Fold the bottom half over the filling, then fold the sides over the middle.
Generously pour the sauce and top with more peanuts.

Vegetables: You can also use bean sprouts, green beans, sweet potatoes, or get creative with available options.
Proteins: You can also use shrimp, pork, or skip it altogether.
Milk: You can replace it with another liquid, such as a dairy-free alternative or water.
Melted butter: You can use a neutral-flavored oil or ghee as a substitute.
Ingredients for serving: Leaf lettuce, ground peanuts, and fried garlic are optional, but do make a big difference.