3 awesome recipes that proves Lumpiang Shanghai is worth the hype!

Who doesn’t love lumpiang shanghai?

A rising star has taken over the culinary spotlight- the humble lumpiang shanghai. When talking about the best Filipino food, you’ll hear adobo, sinigang, and caldereta, among others. It’s been that way for years. But now, there’s a new fave in town.

Recently hailed as the second best street food in the world by Taste Atlas last September 2022, the lumpiang shanghai is a staple in many Filipino celebrations or even during regular meal times at home. This deep-fried, finger-food delicacy is simply too tasty to miss out on, especially on happy days.

Though traditionally made with ground beef, did you know that lumpiang shanghai actually has tons of variations? In this article, you’ll learn about three- all made with CDO Food Products, which are both affordable, easy to make, and still capturing the taste that Filipinos look for.

1. CDO Karne Norte Lumpiang Shanghai

This recipe is an awesome collaboration between two Filipino faves- lumpiang shanghai and CDO Karne Norte. Quick and easy to make, this dish is perfect as a quick energizing snack in between meals for both parents and kiddos.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 can CDO Karne Norte 150g
• 1 pc small carrot, minced
• 12 pcs lumpia wrapper
• 1/2 cup oil, for frying

Procedure:

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, thoroughly combine your CDO Karne Norte with the minced carrots.
To assemble your spring rolls, place 1 ½ teaspoon of the previous mixture on one end of your lumpia wrapper. Fold both sides of the wrapper and fold the bottom to secure the filling. Roll it up and brush the edges with water to seal the lumpia closed. Do this step until you’ve exhausted all your ingredients.
In a deep pan, heat your ½ cup oil. Once done, fry your spring rolls until crispy and golden brown.
Serve with preferred dipping sauce.

Simple, right? This lumpia recipe fits well with any of your ulam or merienda dish arsenal. Pair with the trusty pansit bihon and you’ve got yourself an authentic Filipino handaan!

2. Cheesy Luncheon Meat Shanghai by Franzie V

This next dish is for the cheese lovers out there. Made by TikTok Food Vlogger Franzie V, this recipe will certainly be the star in your next party.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 can CDO Luncheon Meat, minced
• 1 medium-sized egg
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• Grated cheddar cheese
• Lumpia wrapper
• ½ cup cooking oil

Procedure:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced CDO Luncheon Meat with your egg, bread crumbs, and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
2. Assemble your spring rolls with a ratio of one lumpia wrapper to a 1 ½ teaspoon of the previous mixture.
3. In a deep pan, heat your ½ cup oil. Once done, fry your spring rolls until crispy and golden brown.
4. Serve with your preferred dipping sauce.

If you think the lumpiang shanghai can’t get any better, try it with cheese and your whole life will change! Another great thing about this dish is that it’s great with or without dip. That’s the power of cheddar.

3. Corned Tuna Lumpiang Shanghai

To cap off this lumpia recipe list, here’s a mouth-watering one made with San Marino Corned Tuna. Tuna is a famed ingredient for many body building diets because it’s jam-packed with nutrients, including protein. So if you’re looking for your next post-workout snack, this dish is the right one for you.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 180-gram cans of San Marino Corned Tuna
• 3 tbsp calamansi juice
• Lumpia wrappers
• Ground black pepper
• Salt
• 1 cup carrots, grated
• ¼ cup white onions, chopped
• ½ cup cooking oil

Procedure:

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine your San Marino Corned Tuna with the carrots and white onions. Season with calamansi juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
2. Assemble your spring rolls with a ratio of one lumpia wrapper to a 1 teaspoon of the previous mixture.
3. In a deep pan, heat your ½ cup oil. Once done, fry your spring rolls until crispy and golden brown.
4. Serve with your preferred dipping sauce.

Lumpiang shanghai is an international favorite with good reason. It’s both easy to cook and to consume- not to mention, you can have tons of creative fun just by experimenting with your ingredients.

Looking for other tasty dish ideas? You can check out other awesome food ideas in CDO’s recipe page here.

You may purchase CDO Karne Norte, CDO Luncheon Meat, and San Marino Corned Tuna products at your leading groceries and supermarkets nationwide. You may also order them online via CDO Home Delivery, Shopee, and Lazada.