My World Café - Philippines

Philippines

LUMPIA
(EGGROLLS)

1 pkg. ground beef
1 green pepper (cut into cubes)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
1 stick carrot (cut julienne style)
1 small can sliced water chestnuts (chopped)
2 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 egg, well beaten
MSG (optional)
dash of salt and pepper
1 pkg. of egg roll wrapper

Mix first nine ingredients together in a bowl. Peel the egg roll wrappper one at a time. Scoop one tablespoon of mixture and place on a single wrapper. To seal edges, use a cup with water and cornstarch. Deep fry in oil on medium heat. Use tongs to pickup the eggroll. Place in a vegetable strainer with paper towel to drain excess oil. Soy sauce or sweet chili sauce is a good condiment to use.

Thanks Cora!
Manila, Philippines

PANCIT
(SHRIMP FRIED NOODLES)

1 small pkg. of white shrimps, peeled
2 stalks celery, cut horizontal
1 carrot - sliced julienne style
½ green pepper, sliced
1 small can pieces/stems mushrooms (fresh mushrooms are even better)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce, for flavor
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil, for flavor
3-5 stalks green onion, chopped
½ cup soy sauce
MSG, optional
1 pkg. of yellow thread noodles (available in any oriental store)

Heat skillet. Pour ¼ cup oil, then stir fry vegetables with oyster sauce and sesame seed oil. Add shrimp last so it maintains good flavor. Add 2½ cups water and simmer. Add package of noodles, continue to stir so noodles won't stick to the pan. Serve hot alone or with white steamed rice.

Thanks Cora!
Manila, Philippines

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