Mite wrote:

> Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
> > Mite wrote:

Lumpia----------

>

> > I have never followed the recipe precisely. I make the wrappers as
> > described above then use what ever meats and veggies that are to
> hand,
> > diced and sautéed till al dente, then used to fill the wrapper much
> as
> > one would a Mexican burrito, tucking the ends in and rolling it up.
> > They can then be placed in an oven or microwave to warm through
> rather
> > than deep frying.
> >
> > They are supposedly a version of the Chinese egg role and eaten
> > accordingly but also have a Spanish influence in the various
> > combinations of ingredients that are used in the stuffing.
> >
> > If i have the time i will try to transcribe the entire recipe.
> > --
> > JL

> Thank you for the explanations. I would be interested to see the
> complete recipe, but only for curiosity sake. If it is very labor
> intensive, it is more likely I will use your shortcut to make the
> filling.
>
> Mite

The "wrapper" is different than, but it is essentially a "burrito" a
"Food" wrapped up in "Bread" ( Oh HOrrors! a sandwich!) and eaten with
ones hands rather than a knife and fork.

I am surprised the alt.food.asian X posting did not elicit a comment, i
wonder if it is an active group?

Or perhaps i am so far off from on what is Philippine food that it is
not worth comment?
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JL