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Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe – Filipino Spring Rolls January 05, 2022 at 02:30AM

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Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe – Filipino Spring Rolls

Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe photo via Pixabay

Crispy Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe

Whether it’s a simple gathering, birthdays, or the holiday season, you can never go wrong with serving Lumpiang Shanghai or the Filipino Spring Rolls. This dish is always the star in any occasion and a must-serve in Filipino gatherings. With its flavorful bite-size and crunchiness matched with sweet and sour sauce, Lumpiang Shanghai is undoubtedly addictive. In addition, it can work as an appetizer and serve any time of the day from breakfast to dinner and can be prepared and stored in the freezer for quick meal cooking.

Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe photo via Pixabay
Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe photo via Pixabay

There are many ready to cook Lumpiang Shanghai available in your nearest supermarket, but of course, it’s cheaper if you cook it fresh from your kitchen.

  • Cooking Time: 60 minutes
  • Serves: 8-10
  • Main Ingredients: Pork
  • Cooking Style: Deep Fry

Lumpiang Shanghai Ingredients

  • 1-kilogram ground pork or chicken
  • ½ cup minced red onion
  • ½ cup minced parsley
  • 1 cup minced carrot
  • ½ cup minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 medium-size egg
  • 40 pieces Spring Roll Wrappers
  • Cooking oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. Prepare a large bowl, and put in the ground pork. Add the minced onion, parsley, celery or spring onion, carrot, garlic, egg, and salt and black pepper to season. Mixed everything until evenly distributed. To check the taste of the filling, you can cook a tablespoon to try it and add seasoning if needed. Also, the filling can be made a day earlier by sealing it properly and storing it in the fridge.
  2. Once the filling is ready, peel the wrappers separately and place the sheets on plates or the working counter.
  3. Scoop the filling of about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoon and place at the spring roll wrappers. Spread the filling horizontally, close to the edge of the wrapper, but also leave an inch or two space to perfectly seal the wrap. Fold the tip of the wrapper above the filling, fold the sides of the wrapper over, and start rolling tightly until you reach the other end. Another tip before wrapping is to fry the filling half-cooked on a non-stick pan without cooking oil. This will ensure that your filling is evenly cooked.
  4. After rolling the wrap, use your finger to dab with a bit of water on the other end to seal the Lumpiang Shanghai roll.
  5. Repeat the process until all the fillings are wrapped in.
  6. Next, fill your frying pan with at least 2 inches high cooking oil until it’s in medium heat.
  7. Fry the Lumpiang Shanghai in batches and fry each side for 2-3 minutes before turning over, or until golden brown, crispy, and the filling is perfectly cooked.
  8. Use a tong or strainer spoon to remove the excess oil from frying. Then, place the Lumpiang Shanghai in a cooling wire rack with a baking sheet or paper towels.
  9. Serve immediately paired with ketchup or a sweet and sour sauce. Also, you can opt to cut it in three before serving if you make longer wraps.
Crispy Lumpia Shanghai photo via Pixabay
Crispy Lumpia Shanghai photo via Pixabay

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Cebu Pacific Travel Advisory #2 Flexible Options for All Domestic Flights until January 31, 2022 January 05, 2022 at 01:11AM

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Cebu Pacific Travel Advisory #2 Flexible Options for All Domestic Flights until January 31, 2022

Fly Easy with Flexible Bookings - Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific Travel Advisory #2 As of 4:00PM, January 05, 2022

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com)  –  Cebu Pacific (CEB) is aware of growing concerns from its passengers with the rise of COVID cases and with the Philippines’ Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) raising Metro Manila to Alert Level 3 Status until January 15, 2022. As such, CEB is informing its passengers that they have more flexible options for their peace of mind and convenience. 

Fly Easy with Flexible Bookings - Cebu Pacific
Fly Easy with Flexible Bookings – Cebu Pacific

CEB guests who are traveling domestically from January 5-31 and who wish to postpone their flight may choose either of these options up to two (2) hours before your scheduled time of departure through our Manage Booking portal: bit.ly/CEBmanageflight

Rebook

Rebook for travel within 60 days at no additional cost, following CEB’s permanent removal of change fees. Fare difference waived.

Travel Fund 

Store the amount of your booking in a virtual CEB wallet valid for two (2) years. Use this to either book a new flight or pay for add-ons (e.g. baggage allowance, seat selection, etc.).

For everyJuan’s safety and to continuously drive Contactless Flights, the CEB Terminal 3 Ticket Office will be closed until further notice. We encourage our passengers to safely manage all their bookings online.

CEB operates with a 100% fully vaccinated active flying crew. Our pilots and cabin crew undergo regular antigen testing (Test Before Duty) before they are assigned to operate flights. CEB has also started its booster program to ensure the continued safety of its employees and passengers. 

The safety of our employees and passengers remains to be our priority.

Passengers are advised to update their contact details via bit.ly/CEBUpdateInfo to receive email notifications on flight reminders and updates.

Before going to the airport, passengers are advised to check the travel requirements, safety protocols, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the CEB website: bit.ly/CEBFaqs

For other questions or concerns, passengers may send a message via Charlie the Chatbot on the Cebu Pacific website.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Experience A Magical Winter In Kinosaki January 04, 2022 at 08:19PM

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Experience A Magical Winter In Kinosaki

Winter in Kinosaki Onsen

Experience Winter In Kinosaki

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com)  – During the colder months in Kinosaki Onsen, the clip-clop of geta (wooden clogs) mingles with the soft crunch of fresh snow as wintertime visitors brave the chilly breeze on their way to one of Kinosaki’s Seven Mystic Hot Springs. As the first dusting of powdery snow floats down onto the willow-lined streets of Kinosaki, the hot spring town sheds its vibrant greenery for frosty tree branches and snow-capped mountain views.

Winter in Kinosaki Onsen
Winter in Kinosaki Onsen

A leisurely walk through Kinosaki’s snowy town center presents travelers with scenery and activities unique to a Japanese hot spring town. Pedestrians clad in a haori (winter coat for kimono) with a winter-themed yukata (light cotton kimono) underneath can escape the cold for cozy cafes with toasty beverages or try their hand at a traditional shooting game in one of the local arcades. Before entering one of the public bathhouses for a hot spring dip, visitors can also warm their feet in one of the free foot baths dotted throughout the town.

Kinosaki free foot baths
Kinosaki free foot baths

After a relaxing stroll through the center of town, those interested in venturing out into Kinosaki’s nearby forested winter wonderland are welcome to visit tranquil and secluded Onsenji Temple, a Buddhist place of worship enveloped by snow-capped trees in the winter. In the past, visitors to Kinosaki Onsen would first pay their respects at Onsenji Temple before entering any of Kinosaki’s hot springs. Travelers who don’t mind the brisk mountain wind are encouraged to continue this tradition!

Visit Kinosaki during winter
Visit Kinosaki during winter

A Vintage Winter Wonderland And A Warm Meal

Izushi Castle Ruins and Shinkoro Tower
Izushi Castle Ruins and Shinkoro Tower

To the south of Kinosaki lies a town that residents refer to as “Little Kyoto.” Izushi, Kinosaki’s nearby castle town, is the perfect winter day trip just 50 minutes by bus from Kinosaki Onsen Station. Visitors are welcome to admire the snow-dusted vintage architecture of Izushi Castle Ruins and Shinkoro Tower, a traditional Japanese clocktower considered one of the oldest in Japan.

Soba in Kinosaki
Soba in Kinosaki

After exploring the town, travelers can pop into any of the countless soba (buckwheat noodles) restaurants lining the town streets for a hot meal, cozy atmosphere, and conversation with warm and friendly locals.

Skiing Under The Stars

Nighttime skiing near Kinosaki
Nighttime skiing near Kinosaki

Nighttime skiing in the highland countryside town of Kannabe is a yearly pastime attracting adventurous tourists from neighboring towns and prefectures. Just 40 minutes by car from Kinosaki Onsen, visitors can either spend a night in one of Kannabe’s quaint and inviting inns as a side trip from Kinosaki or take a nighttime drive back to their Kinosaki ryokan (inn) after an evening of skiing under the stars. Those who would rather experience a daytime adventure in Kannabe are welcome to try skiing during the day or even snowshoeing!

A Cozy Night In A Rural Farmhouse

Places to stay in Kinosaki
Places to stay in Kinosaki

Looking for an off-the-beaten-path, one-with-wilderness destination? Zen, a farmhouse minshuku (homestay) tucked away amongst the snow-capped mountains in Tanto, is the perfect accommodation for nature-lovers and those longing for the ultimate wintertime Japanese homestay. In the spirit of a do-it-yourself experience, guests can heat their own bathwater, cook their meals on a traditional stove with chopped wood for the fire, and sit on zabuton (Japanese cushions) while eating around an irori (sunken hearth). Depending on the amount of snow, guests can even build a snowman before heading back inside for a night’s sleep on a comfy futon.

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