Lumpia Shanghai

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 4 scallions, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 25 spring roll wrappers, 8-inch square, preferably Spring Home brand
• 1 large egg white
• Sweet chile sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or banana ketchup, for serving

Steps

Make the Filling

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
4. Add the pork and beef. Breaking them up finely with a wooden spoon, cook for about 3 minutes, until the meats are barely any longer pink.
5. Stir in the scallions, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Remove from heat and let the filling cool almost completely.

Roll the Lumpia

1. Place a lumpia wrapper on a work surface so that it looks like a diamond with one point facing you. 
2. About 3 1/2 inches above the bottom point, spoon 2 leveled tablespoons of the filling. Spread it horizontally in a log shape leaving about 1 1/2 inches on each side.
3. Tightly fold the bottom point over the filling and roll two times away from you before folding in the sides.
4. Tightly roll all the way up until you have about 2 inches of the top point left.
5. Use your finger to brush some of the egg white onto the top point and roll to seal. Place seam-side down under a damp cloth while you assemble the rest. Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Fry the Lumpia

1. Add about 1/2 inch of oil to a large, heavy skillet and heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 365 F. Using a candy thermometer is helpful, as the oil temperature should remain steady when frying the lumpia.
2. Working in batches of 5 lumpia at a time, fry them for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
3. Place the cooked lumpia on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
4. Enjoy.