You can spend an hour in many different ways – you can watch an episode of reality TV, you can have a work meeting where your group tugs at each other then ultimately makes no decision, or you can gather around a table and make lumpia with your friends. Which one sounds more worthwhile?
Pan fry the onion and garlic at high heat until browned. Add the ground meat and cook for 5 min or until done.
Mix all filling ingredients in a large bowl.
Separate an egg white and place it into a small bowl.
Unpack the egg roll wrappers and cut each diagonally in half to form 2 triangles. To prevent the wrappers from drying out, keep them in a bowl or tupperware with a slightly damp paper towel laid on top.
Grab a spoonful of filling and place it about 1/2 inch from the edge of the triangle. Pack and shape it into a long rod. Fold the sides of the triangle over the ends of the filling. Then starting at the base of the triangle, roll up the lumpia. Use egg white to "glue" the tip of the wrapper.
Lightly brush vegetable oil on the lumpia. Air fry at 400 deg F for 8-10 min, making sure to flip halfway.
Let lumpia cool on a cooling rack for 5 min. Dip with sweet chili sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Frying with a cast iron: Fill a cast iron pan with vegetable oil to about 1/2 inch depth. Heat to medium-high. Gently place the lumpia and fry for 3-5 min, flipping at half time, or until golden brown.
When frying with oil, make sure to use a neutral, high-heat oil (canola, vegetable, etc.) Do not use olive oil or it could catch fire.
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Noelle Noriesta
Noelle Noriesta, a Filipino-American home cook, is the principal creator of Fork and Spoon. Her recipes have a modern and playful approach inspired by her food experiences growing up in the Bay Area and now in Los Angeles. --Read more about me