Comments on: In Search of That Elusive Thin Lumpia Wrapper…

By: Gwen Lily Benitez

Gwen Lily Benitez — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:43:36 +0000

I came across a recipe for lumpia wrapper which is not the “crepey” type. It is very simple. I’ve tried it and found it acceptable:

Cornstarch to water proportion = 1:1
1 c all purpose flour
1 c water

Stir cornstarch and water in a bowl. Spray a skillet (15-inch diameter) with a thin layer of spray cooking oil. Another option would be to use a basting brush to thinly grease the pan. Using another basting brush, evenly brush a thin layer of the cornstarch mixture over the pan. Set the pan over low heat. Gently lift the wrapper when the edges start to curl. It is easier to take out the wrapper when you use a non-stick/teflon pan. Make sure to stir the cornstarch-water mixture before applying as the cornstarch tends to settle at the bottom of the mixing bowl.

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:19:59 +0000

this is a really cool site and I am so happy someone contemplated making handmade lumpia, my first try was a disaster. I actually tried to make what is known as warka (ouarka) in Morocco which seems very similar to lumpia. It is also made by making a wet dough and dabbing a hot pan with it to make a shear crepe. How do you think this technique found its way to Morocco? Perhaps they invented it separately.
Did you go back for a lesson?

By: pinky

pinky — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:53:58 +0000

Apicio is back! Hopefully soon we’ll hear from Silly Lolo as well. Yehey!!

By: Maria Clara

Maria Clara — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:13:49 +0000

BettyQ: Thanks again. I wish I can find a magic wand that will help with my knee problems. Lucky you for having access to fresh ubod. We do not have any here. The canned ones are not good in lumpia, they are great in salad.

By: betty q.

betty q. — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:47:41 +0000

MC: I bought it at the Pinoy store here. I think every Wed. they have fresh gulay like gabi leaves, saluyot,etc. My guess, it comes from Hawaii. There was only 1 store who still had fresh Ubod. i didn’t mind paying $6.00 for a small piece (enough for about 6 people) since the quality is way better than the frozen ones.

I HOPE YOU’LL FEEL BETTER…don’t you just wish it is as easy as squirting WD40 on our joints?

By: Maria Clara

Maria Clara — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:31:02 +0000

BettyQ and your Sister: Thanks a million for sharing the lumpia recipe. As usual sounds delisioso! Like much your idea that we travel together sure will be a lot of fun and lots of yapping there and there. I have to defer on this idea as I do not want to ruin your vacation plans. I have severe orthopedic problems and I feel it gets worse as the day goes by without any notice. Where do you get your ubod for your lumpiang ubod? Thanks again.

By: betty q.

betty q. — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:52:20 +0000

Silly Lolo’s Sister: I am soooooooo happy he is fine! Please ask him to send me an e-mail too. He has it! But if he has “senior moments” too like me, please send him my e-mail too, MM!

Silly Lolo: The red chinooks will be making their way soon in the next few months. Time to tune-up those smokers so I can send you the recipe of the Indian Candy!!!!

By: Silly Lolo's sister

Silly Lolo's sister — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:53:32 +0000

Dear MM,
Silly Lolo is fine, thank you. They just moved from San Francisco to San Mateo and getting settled right now. I am sure you will be hearing from him soon, I will call him right now and you’re right, you probably have his old e-mail address, perhaps his computer is not connected yet. Don’t worry, I’ll nag him.
SILLY LOLO’S SISTER

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:58:21 +0000

Silly Lolo’s sister, may I and other readers please enquire where silly lolo is now and if his health is good? We have missed his comments and he has not visited for several months and readers have been emailing me to try and find out but he has not responded to emails I have sent to his old email address. Please, if you are truly his sister, kindly update us if you can. Regards, MM

By: Silly Lolo's sister

Silly Lolo's sister — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:46:20 +0000

As a lover of fresh lumpia, I went ahead and tried MM’S recipe for the wrapper. Didn’t change any of the ingredients, but used the following technique instead. After pouring a small amount of the batter (about 3 tbsps or more) into the warmed non-stick pan, I used a 3″ paintbrush,lightly painting the pan in a circular motion and came up with a thin, perfectly shaped wrapper, NIRVANA! Thanks, MM.

SILLY LOLO’s SISTER