# Lumpiang shanghai (from Kubo Cooks)

Video: [Lumpiang Shanghai That Stays Crispy for Hours! (Pork Lumpia Recipe)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw) by [Kubo Cooks](https://www.youtube.com/@KuboCooks).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.90 per serving, ~$13.80 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$10.10* per serving (59%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: 7 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 large Onion
- 180 g Carrots
- 1 bundle Green Onions
- 200 g Shrimp
- 500 g Ground Pork
- 1 cube Pork Broth Cube
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 1-2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp All-Purpose Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour _(amount estimated)_
- 3 packs (75 pcs) Lumpia Wrappers
- 350 ml Used Oil
- 350 ml Cooking Oil
- few drops Vinegar
- to taste Sweet Chili Sauce

## Steps

1. [0:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=12s) Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
2. [0:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=23s) Chop the white onion finely and set aside.
3. [0:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=35s) Peel and grate the carrots using a grater.
4. [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=79s) Chop the green onions after separating whites from greens.
5. [1:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=95s) Mince the peeled and deveined shrimp until smooth.
6. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=132s) Cook the ground pork in a pan over medium heat to release moisture.
7. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=150s) Sauté minced garlic, white onion, and green onion whites with the pork.
8. [3:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=184s) Add pork broth cube, grated carrots, oyster sauce, and black pepper.
9. [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=197s) Mix in minced shrimp and green onion greens.
10. [3:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=203s) Season with salt, all-purpose seasoning, and cornstarch, then mix well.
11. [4:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=248s) Transfer filling to a container and let it cool completely.
12. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=251s) Mix equal parts water and all-purpose flour in a bowl to make a slurry binder.
13. [4:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=256s) Carefully separate the lumpia wrappers one by one.
14. [4:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=272s) Place filling near the edge of a wrapper, fold, tuck sides, and roll tightly, sealing with slurry.
15. [5:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=327s) Heat a mixture of used oil and fresh oil in a pot.
16. [6:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=370s) Check oil temperature to ensure it reaches 175 to 180 degrees Celsius.
17. [6:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=379s) Fry wrapped lumpia in batches for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
18. [6:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=389s) Add a few drops of white vinegar into the oil near the end of frying.
19. [6:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=398s) Remove fried lumpia and drain on a wire rack.
20. [7:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXTm2kU1mw&t=443s) Serve hot with sweet chili sauce.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- grater
- pan
- spatula
- bowl
- pot
- thermometer
- wire rack

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking temperature of the pork pan
- Exact brand of all-purpose seasoning

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