Filipino Roasted Cabbage Lumpia
A twist on traditional lumpia, this recipe features roasted cabbage as the main filling, wrapped in a crispy lumpia wrapper and served with a side of tangy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 head red cabbageshredded
- ●1 package lumpia wrapperusually found in the frozen food section
- ●1 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 bunch green onionschopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Toss shredded cabbage with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- 3
In a pan, heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add chopped green onions to the pan and cook for another minute.
- 5
To assemble the lumpia, lay a lumpia wrapper on a flat surface. Place a tablespoon of roasted cabbage in the center of the wrapper.
- 6
Fold the bottom half of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up the wrapper to form a cylinder. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- 7
Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the lumpia until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8
Drain the lumpia on paper towels and serve hot with a side of tangy dipping sauce (such as a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili peppers).
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!