Filipino Lumpia Sauce

Elevate your homemade lumpia experience with this delectable Filipino Lumpia Sauce, a savory-sweet blend that's rich, glossy, and irresistible. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar with the bold flavor of freshly minced garlic, all thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dipping sauce boasts a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors that perfectly complement the crispiness of freshly cooked lumpia. Whether you're hosting a Filipino-inspired feast or looking for a versatile dip, this lumpia sauce is a must-try addition. Serve it warm or at room temperature in a ramekin for effortless pairing with spring rolls, egg rolls, and more!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup of water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Continue cooking the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Once thickened, sprinkle in the black pepper and stir to incorporate.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a small bowl or ramekin and serve alongside freshly cooked lumpia.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	404 grams (404.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	334

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1182mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 82.30g	30%
Dietary Fiber 0.60g	2%
Total Sugars 70.60g
Protein 3.30g	7%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 231mg	5%

*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: 0.3%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 95.9%