Lumpiang Prito
Lumpiang Gulay is a tasty snack or appetizer the whole family will love. Filled with tofu and vegetables, this crispy spring roll is as nutritious as it is delicious!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 package (12 ounes) firm tofu
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 large Japanese yam (camote), peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths matchsticks
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths matchsticks
- 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
- 4 cups bean sprouts (togi)
- 12 spring roll wrappers
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Drain tofu from packing liquid. Pat dry with paper towels to absorb moisture. Cut into 1/2- inch cubes.
- 2
In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil until very hot. Add tofu and cook until crisp and lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
- 3
Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 4
Add camote and water. Cook until camote is tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Add
- 5
Add carrots and cook for about 1 minute or until half-done.
- 6
Add cabbage and tofu. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Add bean sprouts and stir-fry briefly for about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- 8
Remove the vegetable mixture from heat and drain in a strainer. Let cool completely.
- 9
Separate wrappers into individual sheets. On a flat working surface, lay wrapper like a diamond.
- 10
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of vegetable mixture in the middle of the wrapper.
- 11
Fold the bottom corner over the filling and then fold in sides. Starting at the bottom, roll up the wrapper to form a tight log around the filling. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- 12
In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 2-inch deep oil. Add spring rolls seam side down and fry, turning once or twice, for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 13
Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve immediately.