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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Lumpiang Sariwa
Fresh, unfried spring rolls packed with sautéed vegetables and shrimp, wrapped in a soft crepe and drizzled with sweet garlic-peanut sauce.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Heat a little oil in a wok over medium-high, sauté the garlic and onion for 2 minutes, then add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until pink.
- 2
Add the jicama, carrot, and green beans, stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until crisp-tender, then fold in the fried tofu, season lightly, and let the filling cool slightly.
- 3
For the sauce, whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, and water in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurried with a splash of water and cook for 2-3 minutes until thick and glossy.
- 4
Lay a lumpia wrapper flat, place a lettuce leaf in the center, then spoon a generous line of the vegetable filling onto the lettuce.
- 5
Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll snugly into a cylinder, leaving the top open.
- 6
Stand each roll seam-side down, spoon the warm sauce generously over the top, sprinkle with crushed peanuts, and serve fresh.
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60/100
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Nutrition
per serving625
Calories
47 g
Protein
82 g
Carbs
16 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
Lumpiang Sariwa is the fresh, unfried Filipino spring roll, a soft crepe wrapped around sauteed vegetables, tofu, and shrimp, served with a sweet garlic-peanut sauce. Lighter than its fried cousin, it is a merienda and fiesta favorite. The sweet brown sauce and crushed peanuts on top are essential to its character.
Listahan note
This version sautes the vegetable filling so it stays slightly crisp, wraps it in a soft crepe, and crowns it with a sweet garlic sauce and crushed peanuts.
Technique cues
- Cook the vegetables only until crisp-tender so the rolls have texture.
- Drain the filling well so the soft wrapper does not turn soggy.
- Make the sweet sauce thick enough to pour and cling.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Cook and cool the filling and make the sauce before wrapping.
- Make-ahead
- Prep filling and sauce ahead; wrap close to serving so wrappers stay fresh.
- Leftover move
- Store components separately and assemble fresh.
- Cleanup rhythm
- One pan for filling, one for sauce; rinse promptly.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
Fresh lumpia wrappers
Wrapper
Purpose: The soft crepe holds the fresh filling without frying.
Handling: Keep covered and pliable until wrapping.
Adaptation: A thin egg crepe can substitute.
Jicama (singkamas) and vegetables
Filling
Purpose: Provide the crisp, fresh body of the roll.
Handling: Julienne and saute briefly to keep crunch.
Adaptation: Use any mix of crisp vegetables.
Shrimp and tofu
Protein
Purpose: Add savory substance to the filling.
Handling: Chop the shrimp and lightly fry the tofu.
Adaptation: Skip the shrimp for a shellfish-free roll.
Sweet garlic-peanut sauce
Topping
Purpose: The sweet, garlicky sauce and peanuts define the dish.
Handling: Cook a brown-sugar-and-soy sauce, thicken, and top with crushed peanuts.
Adaptation: Omit peanuts for a peanut-free version and label clearly.
Technique notes
- Drain the filling well; excess liquid tears the soft wrapper.
- Serve soon after wrapping, as fresh lumpia does not hold long.
- Be generous with the sweet sauce and peanuts on top.
Ingredient swaps
- Peanut-free direction
- Skip the crushed peanuts and use toasted sesame or none; label clearly.
- Shellfish-free direction
- Omit the shrimp and add more tofu.
- Vegan direction
- Skip the shrimp, use tofu, and keep the sauce plant-based.
Serve alongside
- Lettuce cups
- Crushed peanuts
- Steamed white rice
- Pancit
- Iced tea
- Calamansi soda
- Cold water
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Store components separately and refrigerate up to 2 days.
- Assemble fresh; assembled rolls go soft quickly.
- Freezing is not recommended.
Equipment
- Skillet for filling
- Saucepan for the sauce
- Cutting board
- Serving platter
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