Susan’s Famous Lumpia

Ancient Filipino Meat & Egg Rolls!

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef or pork
• 1 TBSP. finely chopped garlic
• 1 C. finely chopped carrots
• 1-1/2 tsp. each salt & pepper
• 2 TBSP. soy sauce
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 C. chopped chives
• 1 egg
• 1/2 C. finely ground cooked shrimp
• 1 pkg. large eggroll wrappers

Instructions:

1. Beat the egg and set aside.
2. Mix all other ingredients except eggroll wrapper. Add the egg and mix in well.
3. Separate and lay out the eggroll wrappers individually.
4. Spoon 1 rounded tsp. of meat mixture onto wrapper. Spread mixture evenly in center until it is one inch from the edges; roll wrapper ends towards middle over meat, then roll tightly away from you into 1/2- to 3/1-inch thickness. Moisten edges with water to seal.
5. Deep fry in oil until golden brown in color. Allow to cool, then cut in two if desired.
6. EAT THEM.
7. Optional dipping sauce: 1 tsp. soy sauce, 1/2 tsp. vinegar, 1/4 tsp. crushed garlic.

Submitted by Duane and Susan Bratton