GRANDMA NENA'S LUMPIA AND PANCIT

Grandma Nena's Lumpia and Pancit image

This is my grandma's lumpia and pancit that she has been making since before the family moved to the U.S. when my dad was a child. This is very popular with both family and friends. As soon as my friends in high school discovered my grandma was in town, my house became THE place for lunch! She serves her lumpia with a garlic and vinegar dipping sauce. It's very pungent, but oh so tasty. You can make a large batch of the lumpia and freeze it, so you can fry up some when ever you crave it! Spring roll wrappers are the best to use, they are thinner and lighter than egg roll wrappers.

Provided by LANIBIRD

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Filipino

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 pound boneless pork sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
½ head cabbage, shredded
4 carrots, diced
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 pinches monosodium glutamate (MSG)
⅛ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ cup water
30 spring roll wrappers
1 quart oil for frying
1 (8 ounce) package dry pancit (Canton) noodles
1 cup apple cider vinegar
4 cloves chopped garlic

Steps:

Bring 2 quarts of water of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add chicken, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until done. Reserve chicken stock, and allow chicken to cool. Cut chicken into small cubes.
In a large skillet or wok, saute pork until evenly brown. Stir in chicken, cabbage, and carrots. Cook over medium heat until cabbage is tender. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly while you separate the wrappers.
In small bowl, combine enough flour and water to make a paste about the consistency of glue. Spoon meat mixture into a thin line on each wrapper, and roll up, using a dab of the flour paste to seal the edge. Keep each lumpia thin; if you over fill them, the wrapper will tear. Save about 1/2 to 1/4 of the filling in the pot for the pancit.
Heat large skillet with 1/2 to 1 inch of oil. Fry the lumpia one side at a time, until a nice golden brown. Drain, standing each piece upright, in a pot or bowl lined with paper towel.
Return the remainder of the filling to the stove, and gently mix in the pancit noodles. Gradually add the chicken stock, and cook until noodles are tender.
For the sauce: With a mortar and pestle or back of a spoon, crush the garlic, then mix into the vinegar. Serve in small bowls with spoons. The sauce can be used as a dip, or to spoon into the lumpia.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 346 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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dulce solash

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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler one next time.

Maryjo Jensen

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I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The lumpia wrappers were too thick and the filling was bland.

Sergio Piedra

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I love the way this recipe uses vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.

Rama Krisna

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This recipe is perfect for a party or potluck. The lumpia and pancit can be made ahead of time and they're easy to transport.

S.m Saddam

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I'm Filipino and this recipe is very authentic. The lumpia and pancit were just like my grandma used to make.

Taqi Hussain

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I've never had lumpia or pancit before, but I decided to try this recipe and I'm so glad I did! They were both amazing.

Kopano Tsemane

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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lumpia and pancit were both so flavorful.

Haris Shms

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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this recipe without any problems. The instructions are very clear.

jack lazze

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lumpia and pancit were a big hit at my party.

Samina Naseem

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I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the taste. The lumpia and pancit were both delicious.

Babi

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I've tried many lumpia and pancit recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The lumpia wrappers were crispy and the filling was flavorful. The pancit noodles were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.