Vegetarian Traditional Loempia (Indonesian Spring Rolls)

Crispy, golden, and bursting with vibrant flavors, these Vegetarian Traditional Loempia (Indonesian Spring Rolls) are a plant-based twist on a beloved street food classic. Packed with a savory medley of julienned carrots, thinly sliced cabbage, and crunchy bean sprouts, these spring rolls offer a delightful mix of textures and nutrients in every bite. Seasoned with garlic, shallots, and a hint of soy sauce, the filling is wrapped in delicate spring roll wrappers and fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food, these homemade loempia are easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with dipping sauces like sweet chili or peanut sauce. Bring an authentic taste of Indonesia to your kitchen with this vegetarian-friendly recipe that's naturally irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized, julienned Carrot
• 200 grams, thinly sliced Cabbage
• 100 grams, rinsed Bean sprouts
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 small, finely chopped Shallot
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons White pepper
• 15 pieces Spring roll wrappers
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 500 milliliters, for frying Cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Sauté the minced garlic and shallots until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the julienned carrots and sliced cabbage, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

Step 4

Stir in the bean sprouts, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Let the filling cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Prepare the spring roll adhesive: In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water into a smooth paste. This will be used to seal the rolls.

Step 6

Assemble the loempia: Lay a spring roll wrapper flat on a clean surface with one corner facing you (creating a diamond orientation). Place 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable filling near the corner closest to you.

Step 7

Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the two side corners to create an envelope shape. Roll the wrapper tightly away from you, sealing the top corner with a small dab of the flour paste.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 9

Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (356°F).

Step 10

Carefully fry the spring rolls in batches, 3-4 at a time, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the spring rolls and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 11

Serve the loempia hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1392.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5599.0

Total Fat 503.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4255.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 28.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 252.6mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1288.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.3%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 18.7%