Clam and Oyster Mushroom Lumpia

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped clams, drained well
• 1 cup finely chopped oyster mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup finely diced carrots
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Chinese celery
• 2 tsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• lumpia wrappers
• oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add oyster mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown.

3. 3

   Add chopped clams and carrots, cooking briefly to combine flavours.

4. 4

   Stir in oyster sauce, then season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Add Chinese celery and mix well. Sprinkle in cornstarch and stir until the filling lightly binds.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.

7. 7

   Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling on each wrapper, roll tightly, and seal with water.

8. 8

   Heat oil over medium heat and fry the lumpia until golden and crisp.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.