Lumpia, even food can be localized

Lumpia is the Indonesian version of popiah except that it is deep fried.
Yet another example of localization.
Indonesians see the Chinese popiah.
They like to fry their stuff.
Presto, a localized snack.

So, this is how to make a lumpia:


Start off with popiah skin.
mix of bean sprouts, carrots, cabbage cooked in a broth


Fold the skin and the ingredients into a popiah.  
Put a small piece of popiah skin in the middle to make sure that the
ingredients do not burst out during the frying process.
(and, add a toss at the end if you can. That was what the hawker did.
He was just showing off to me.)


The main ingredients are bean sprouts, carrots and cabbage cooked in
stir fried and stewed. Chicken is optional.


Waiting to enter into the frying wok.


All ready to go into hungry stomaches.


Finally, the lumpia meets its fate.

This price list is only a guide:
Basic (only vegetable) - 1000 Rp.
Special (additional chicken) - 1500 Rp.
Deluxe (w white garlic) - 1700 Rp.