Mini Chicken Lumpia
These mini chicken lumpia rolls are a kid-friendly Filipino snack that's crunchy, tasty, and perfect for small hands.
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 pack Thin lumpia wrappers Use spring roll wrappers, not egg roll ones.
- 1 pound Ground chicken Regular ground chicken works fine.
- 2 cloves Minced garlic Jarred garlic is acceptable.
- 1 small Chopped onion Use small pieces, not giant chunks.
- 1 cup Shredded carrots Kids won't notice them in the filling.
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions Optional.
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Add to the filling mixture.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
- 1 large Egg For sealing the rolls.
- 2 cups Oil For frying; use vegetable oil.
Instructions
Prepare filling
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped onion, shredded carrots, and green onions.
- Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and mix until well combined.
- If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit of breadcrumbs or chill in the fridge.
Roll and fry
- Separate the lumpia wrappers and keep them covered under a damp towel.
- Place a teaspoon of filling at one end of a wrapper, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Seal the end with beaten egg.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the rolls until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Rest the fried rolls on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve with dipping sauce
- Serve lumpia with ketchup or a mix of ketchup and sweet chili sauce.
- Consider offering sweet and sour or vinegar dipping sauce as alternatives.
Notes
These are perfect for after-school snacks, lunchboxes, or parties. Kids and adults alike love them. They can be frozen and fried straight from the freezer.