At last! One of the most requested recipe... one of my mom's favorites! hehehe
And no, I haven't actually done this. Just grabbed this from the net. But I hope to do this in the coming days :)
Ingredients
* VEGETABLE FILLING:
* 1 clove garlic, finely minced
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1/3 lb ground pork
* 1/3 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and minced
* 2 tablespoon fish sauce
* 1/2 lb green beans, french cut
* 1 small cabbage shredded, (approx 2 lbs)
* 1 large carrots, julienned
* 1 chayote, julienned
* 10 romaine lettuce leaves, cut into 2 horizontally
* 1/2 cup water
* Salt and Pepper
* WRAP:
* 2 large eggs
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups flour
* 2 cups milk
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* SAUCE:
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 6 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 cup water
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
* GARNISH/TOPPINGS:
* 6-8 cloves garlic
* 1/2 cup peanuts
Directions
1. VEGETABLE FILLING:
2. Saute garlic and onions in oil. Add pork and saute until fat begins to render. Add water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer until pork is tender. Add shrimp and fish sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Add vegetables and stir-fry 5-10 minutes, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain in a strainer and cool.
3. WRAP:
4. Combine eggs and salt. Gradually add flour, alternating with milk. Beat with a whisk until smooth. Beat in oil gradually. Refrigerate batter 1 hour.
5. To cook, brush a nonstick pan with oil and place over low heat. Ladle in 2 tablespoons batter, swirl to cover pan and pour off excess. Cook until the wrapper can be lifted with a spatula without sticking (if batter bubbles, the pan is too hot). Turn and cook just to warm the other side. Set aside and cover with a towel to keep warm. You can also keep the wrappers in a tortilla warmer.
6. SAUCE:
7. Combine all ingredients in a small pot and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Transfer into a gravy boat just before serving.
8. GARNISH/TOPPINGS:
9. Remove the brown skin on the peanuts and pulse in a food processor or grinder until finely chopped. Transfer into a condiment dish or small bowl. Set Aside.
10. TO ASSEMBLE:
11. Place a lettuce leaf in the center of a wrapper. Add 2 tablespoons filling. Fold bottom of wrapper over filling; wrap one side over filling and roll to the other side. The edge of the lettuce will stick out. Seal edge with water. Wrap each lumpia in wax paper. Serve with sauce, minced garlic and chopped peanuts.
