Filipino · appetizer
Lumpiang Shanghai (Crispy Pork Spring Rolls)
Lumpiang Shanghai (Crispy Pork Spring Rolls) reads umami 6.0, richness 5.2 and salinity 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino appetizer, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.0 · Richness 5.2 · Salinity 5.1 · Allium 4.5 · Sweetness 3.3 · Heat 3.0 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Earthy 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Sourness 1.3 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Fruity 1.0 · Nutty 0.9 · Floral 0.5
What's in it (12)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 carrots, minced
- 4 oz water chestnuts, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 30 spring roll wrappers
- oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
Time & effort: about 35 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 248.6 kcal, 9.6 g protein, 3.3 g fat, 44 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine ground pork with finely diced vegetables, soy sauce, egg, and seasoning.
- Roll tightly into thin spring roll wrappers, sealing the edge with egg wash.
- Deep-fry in batches until golden and crispy, then serve with sweet chili sauce.
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