fried lumpia
March 23rd, 2008
You possibly will not think you could lose weight while on a eating plan which includes fried lumpia but it is feasible. The key is to not eat fried lumpia or other high calorie beef/pork/lamb/veal every day but in moderation.
As an example, I allow myself rich food one meal per week. I eat a healthy diet 6 days a week, say 1400 to 1800 calories a day, and then on the 7th day, I eat what I please - without going overboard of course.
I have been eating this way for the last 2 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise regime or taken any supplements or diet drinks. I have simply been conscious of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I want one day per week.
On my one non diet day per week, I like to eat philippine food. I never believed I could lose 5 kilos while eating philippine meals but am very elated to see it can work. If you would like to try some philippine food, I suggest you make fried lumpia which is one of my most admired philippine recipes.
Fried Lumpia
This is good with either pork or shrimp. Be sure to set aside enough time to prepare the rolls.
1 pound ground pork or chopped shrimp
1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup minced fresh mushrooms
2 egg yolks
3 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
Pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil
Fresh spring roll wrappers
Sweet and Sour Sauce with Apricots
Mix all of the filling ingredients in large bowl. To test the filling, fry a spoonful in a pan with a little oil, and taste to determine if seasonings need adjustment.
To roll, place wrapper in front of you with the corners turned so it forms a diamond rather than a square. Spoon 1 teaspoon of filling on the quarter of the wrapper nearest you and roll the point away from you and around the filling, folding in the sides and pinching them together as the filling rolls past them. As you complete the roll seal the edges with water. Repeat until all the wrappers and filling has been used up. Deep fry in oil until golden brown.
Serve hot with Sweet and Sour Sauce.
Makes 50 rolls.
You can change the recipe to make it a little bit healthier or with fewer calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos easily. It worked for me and could assist you to lose weight also.
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