Philippine Islands Lumpia Sariwa (Lettuce and Shrimp Rolls)

Time

Yield

4 dozen

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup raw shrimp with heads
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 slices bacon, diced
3-1/2 cup cut green beans
1 tbsp. soya sauce
1-1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup diced cooked pork
2/3 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 cup lima beans
1/2 cup toasted chopped almonds
Lettuce leaves

Sauce

2 tbsp. flour
6 tbsp. sugar
1 cup water
2-1/2 tbsp. soya sauce

Instructions

1. Shell and devein shrimp, reserving heads.

2. Pound shrimp heads. Add 1/2 cup boiling water. Let stand 30 minutes.

3. Strain, reserving liquid. Discard heads.

4. Saute garlic in oil.

5. Add shrimp, onion, bacon, green beans, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, salt, cabbage, pork, water chestnuts, lima beans and reserved shrimp liquid. Cover. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Cool.

6. Place 1 to 2 Tablespoons of filling mixture and 1/2 teaspoon almonds on a lettuce leaf.

7. Wrap. Fasten with pick if necessary. Repeat until filling is used.

8. For the dipping sauce: Blend flour and sugar in saucepan.

Add 2 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce and 1 cup water gradually. Cook, stirring, until thickened.

9. Serve as a dip with lettuce and shrimp rolls.

Approximately 4 dozen.

Author's Comments

Lettuce and shrimp rolls add an exotic touch to a buffet table.

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