Lumpiang Sariwa: Fresh Spring Rolls
Lumpiang sariwa is a soft, fresh crepe wrapper filled with a lightly cooked vegetable filling and topped with a sweet garlic sauce and crushed peanuts. It is a fresh-tasting dish from the Filipino-Chinese tradition.
About Lumpiang Sariwa
Lumpiang sariwa is the fresh spring roll of the Philippines: a soft crepe filled with lightly cooked vegetables and topped with a sweet garlic sauce and crushed peanuts. It shows Fujianese influence and is a staple at gatherings.
Lumpiang sariwa is a refreshing contrast to fried lumpia. The soft crepe wraps a fresh, lightly cooked filling, and the sweet garlic sauce is poured over the top. It is often served at parties and special meals.
Ingredient notes
- Lumpia wrappers or crepes: thin and pliable.
- Cabbage, carrots, green beans and ubod: the vegetable filling.
- Brown sugar and cornstarch: make the sweet sauce.
- Crushed peanuts and raw garlic: the toppings.
Tips for the best Lumpiang Sariwa
- Cut vegetables thin. So they roll easily.
- Make the sauce thick. So it clings.
- Roll just before serving. To avoid sogginess.
What to serve with Lumpiang Sariwa
Serve at room temperature with the sauce and peanuts.
Variations and substitutions
- Fried version: see Lumpia.
- With shrimp: add shrimp.
- Vegetarian: omit the shrimp.
- With ubod: use heart of palm.
Storing and reheating
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for 1 day; the wrapper softens.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make the wrappers?
Yes; they are a thin crepe.
Can I make it ahead?
Roll just before serving.
Can I make the wrapper at home?
Yes, with a simple batter of flour, egg and water.
What is ubod?
The edible core of coconut palm (heart of palm).
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