Plant-Based Filipino Comfort Food: Vegan Noodle Wrapped Lumpia with Sweet and Sour Carrot Sauce

🌱Jeremy showcases his creativity by using textured vegetable protein as a substitute for pork in his vegan lumpia.

🍜He adds a unique touch by wrapping the lumpia in rice noodles, elevating the dish's presentation.

🥕The sweet and sour carrot sauce adds a rich and flavorful element to the dish, enhancing the overall taste.

🏆Jeremy's attention to detail and refined plating continue to impress the judges, solidifying his position as a front runner.

👩‍🍳His passion for Filipino cuisine and desire to honor his mother's memory shine through in every dish he creates.

What is lumpia?

—Lumpia is a Filipino dish made of spring roll wrappers filled with various ingredients, traditionally including ground pork.

What did Jeremy use as a substitute for pork in his lumpia?

—Jeremy used textured vegetable protein as a substitute for pork to create a vegan version of lumpia.

Why did Jeremy wrap the lumpia in rice noodles?

—Jeremy wrapped the lumpia in rice noodles to add a creative twist and elevate the dish's presentation.

What sauce did Jeremy serve with the lumpia?

—Jeremy served a sweet and sour carrot sauce with the lumpia, adding a flavorful and tangy element.

What makes Jeremy a front runner among the contestants?

—Jeremy's attention to detail, refined plating, and ability to create delicious plant-based versions of traditional dishes have impressed both the judges and his fellow cooks, making him a front runner in the competition.

00:12Jeremy impresses the judges with his plant-based take on traditional Filipino lumpia using textured vegetable protein as a pork substitute.

00:15He wraps the lumpia in rice noodles for a creative twist and serves it with a sweet and sour carrot sauce.

00:28Jeremy's attention to detail and refined plating continue to impress the judges, solidifying his position as a front runner.

00:39His passion for Filipino cuisine and desire to honor his mother's memory shine through in every dish he creates.