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How to Cook Lumpiang Hubad with Tokwa

Lumpiang hubad with tokwa is a flavorful, unwrapped fresh lumpia dish featuring crispy fried tofu, tender pork, and vibrant vegetables sautéed in a savory shrimp-infused sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Vegetables Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: fresh springrolls, lumpia recipe, lumpiang hubad, lumpiang sariwa
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 15 pcs tokwa tofu or beancurd, fried and sliced into strips
  • 1/2 kilo pork
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic
  • 2 pcs onions sliced
  • 1/2 kilo fresh shrimps shelled
  • 100 grams hibe dried shrimps, pounded
  • 3/4 cup shrimps broth
  • 2 Tbsp. patis or fish sauce
  • 1/2 kilo potatoes julienne
  • 1 pc medium sized cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 kilo Baguio beans sliced thinly
  • 1 pc carrot julienne
  • 1 bunch wansoy or coriander chopped
  • 1/3 cup cooking oil
  • 1 cup peanuts toasted and finely ground

Instructions

How to make Lumpiang Tokwa:

  • Heat cooking oil and fry the tokwa until golden brown. Fry the tokwa by batch, 3 to 4 pcs per batch in order not to crowd the frying pan. Set aside.
  • Boil the pork until cooked and then slice into strips. Set aside.
  • Heat some oil in a pan and saute garlic and onion until fragrant and soft.
  • Add in fresh shrimps and stir cook until it turns pink.
  • Add the fried tokwa strips, pork strips, hibe and shrimp broth.
  • Season with patis. Add the potatoes and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the vegetables except wansoy. When vegetables are half done, add the wansoy.
  • Remove from heat and serve in a bed of lettuce in a platter.
  • Garnish with ground peanuts on top.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Achieve the Perfectly Crispy Tokwa

For the best texture, fry the tokwa in batches to prevent overcrowding, which can lower the oil temperature and make it soggy. Use medium-high heat to create a crispy outer layer while keeping the inside soft and tender. Draining the fried tokwa on paper towels removes excess oil, keeping the dish light and crunchy.

Enhance Flavor with Shrimp Broth

Instead of using plain water, make a quick shrimp broth by boiling shrimp shells in water for a few minutes. This adds depth and umami to the dish, complementing the natural sweetness of the vegetables. Straining the broth before adding it ensures a smooth and flavorful base without any shell fragments.

Balance Seasoning for the Best Taste

Patis (fish sauce) should be added early in the cooking process to allow the flavors to meld instead of overpowering the dish. If you prefer a milder taste, you can dilute it with a bit of shrimp broth before adding it to the pan. Adjusting the seasoning gradually helps maintain a perfect balance of saltiness, sweetness, and umami.