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Vegan Filipino Spring Rolls Recipe: A Delicious Twist on Lumpiang Shanghai

Vegan Filipino Spring Rolls Recipe: A Delicious Twist on Lumpiang Shanghai
Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min
Serves
50
Calories
150 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsflaxseed meal
  • 6 tablespoonswater
  • 1 can (8 oz)water chestnuts (drained)
  • 1/2 cupgreen onions (roughly chopped)
  • 1 largecarrot (roughly chopped)
  • 1 sheetnori (torn into small pieces)
  • 4 clovesfresh garlic
  • 3/4 lb.Impossible Foods plant-based ground beef
  • 1 tablespoonsoy sauce ((or tamari))
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonpepper
  • 1 packlumpia or spring roll wrappers
  • as needed for fryingoil
  • as desireddipping sauces

Instructions

  1. 1

    If your wrappers are frozen, thaw them according to the package directions, or the night before.

  2. 2

    Prepare the flax egg by mixing together the flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl and setting it aside for 15 minutes to thicken.

  3. 3

    In the bowl of a large food processor, add in the water chestnuts, green onions, carrot, nori and fresh garlic. Process until everything is very finely chopped and uniform in consistency.

  4. 4

    Transfer this mixture to a large bowl along with the vegan ground beef, soy sauce, salt and pepper, along with the prepared flax egg. Mix everything well until evenly combined. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Prepare your frying oil. Fill your pot with 2-3 inches of oil and heat it to 350 degrees.

  6. 6

    Fill a small cup with water and keep it handy for later. Carefully peel one sheet of wrapper off of the pile and place it straight down onto a clean work surface. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling towards the bottom of the wrapper and spread it out into a long line.

  7. 7

    Fold the bottom over the filling and tightly tuck it under. Roll the lumpia tightly into a long cigar shape. Dip your fingers into the cup of water and then use that to wet the ends of the wrapper.

  8. 8

    Line a large plate or platter with paper towels and set side.

  9. 9

    Test the oil with one lumpia to see if it is hot enough. It should take about 4-5 minutes to become golden brown.

  10. 10

    Once the oil is at optimal heat, working in batches, add about 5-8 lumpia to the oil and fry the lumpia for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Place the lumpia on the paper towel lined plate to drain off excess oil.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately with dipping sauce of choice. Enjoy!