Lumpiang Sariwa
A vibrant Filipino dish featuring fresh vegetables wrapped in soft crepes and served with a creamy peanut sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
For the Vegetable Filling
- 1 cup carrots, sliced thin Use fresh carrots.
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and sliced Make sure they are fresh.
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded Shredded finely for better texture.
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced small Cook until just tender.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Add for flavor.
- 1 small onion, sliced Use red or yellow onion.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce For seasoning the filling.
- 1 pinch salt Adjust to taste.
- tofu or chicken (optional) Use for added protein.
For the Wrapper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Main ingredient for wrappers.
- 1 cup water Mix with flour to create batter.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Helps with the texture.
- 1 large egg For binding and texture.
- 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
For the Peanut Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For flavoring the sauce.
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter Main component of the sauce.
- 1 cup water To thin the sauce.
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar To balance the flavors.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce For umami flavor.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Thickens the sauce.
- 1 pinch salt To taste.
- optional chili paste For a spicy kick.
Instructions
Preparing the Vegetable Filling
- Slice the carrots, green beans, cabbage, and sweet potato thinly.
- Sauté garlic and onion in a pan until fragrant.
- Add the sliced vegetables in order of hardness, starting with carrots and green beans.
- Drizzle soy sauce and add water; cook until vegetables are tender but still crunchy.
- Let the filling cool completely before using.
Making Fresh Lumpia Wrappers
- Mix flour, water, cornstarch, egg, and salt until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick pan and lightly coat with oil.
- Pour a thin layer of batter and swirl to cover the bottom.
- Cook until the edges lift, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer the wrapper to a plate to cool.
- Repeat until all batter is used, stacking wrappers between parchment paper.
Rolling Lumpia
- Lay a wrapper flat and scoop a generous line of cooled filling down the center.
- Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly.
- If the wrapper tears, use less filling next time or dampen the edges to seal.
- Place rolled lumpia seam-side down on a platter.
Preparing Peanut Sauce
- Sauté minced garlic in oil until golden.
- Mix in peanut butter, water, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Simmer on low until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness as needed.
Serving Fresh
- Serve fresh lumpia at room temperature drizzled with peanut sauce.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and additional fresh toppings if desired.
- Pair with lettuce leaves and drinks like calamansi juice for a festive touch.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less peanut sauce or substitute with vegetables like spinach. These make great lunchbox options and can be customized to suit various tastes.