which is better, lumpia or stuffed grape leaves?

Question

if you don't know what they are, don't answer. if you've enjoyed either one, let me hear what you think. if you've tried both, which do you think is the best.
i think i have to choose the grapeleaves, even tho both are awesome

yes, i should have specified fried lumpia.
i don't like fresh

Answer 1

stuffed grape leaves!

Answer 2

Personally, I prefer lumpia. I've had several varieties made by several friends and I have yet to be disappointed. Don't get me wrong, I like the stuffed grape leaves as well. But I loves the lumpia!

Answer 3

I love both! I live in the Middle East so I've learnt to really appreciate stuffed grape leaves. But since I'm Oriental, I'll gravitate more towards lumpia (both fresh & fried).

Answer 4

Too bad you don't like the fresh stuff. It's unique in that you don't need to fry an eggroll to enjoy it. Something I've tried time to time both in the Philippines and US. Very time-consuming to prepare, so I appreciate the effort put into it.

First time I tried stuffed grape leaves was around 20 yrs ago, when a Middle Eastern mom had prepared a lunchtime meal for a bunch of us college students. It has a distinct bitter flavor that seems to mix well w/ rice.

Honestly, can't choose between the two. Both are good in its own way.

Answer 5

Lumpia is filipino shanghai style egg rolls made out of meat, poultry or shellfish (such as chicken, pork or shrimp), mixed with celery, carrots and other vegetables either in small tiny roll format (shanghai) or just plain eggroll shape.

Stuffed grape leaves is a mediterranean dish filled with rice and seasoned lamb.


Even though I'm filipino, I love stuffed grape leaves for its simplicity, and it is a meal by it self

Answer 6

Lumpia!

Answer 7

Definitely lumpia. Just because its fried=) Actually, Its also because I make them. I make 4 kinds (Shanghai- which is ground beef and some spices, Vegetable Lumpia, Vegetables with ground beef, and Noodles with some cabbage and chicken) friends always eat it up. It's the best finger food too!

Answer 8

Can't really compare them - depends what you are in the mood for. If you want something salty and fried, lumpia. If you want something lighter and tangy, grape leaves. I lean toward grape leaves though.

Answer 9

Both are delicious. I would have to say Lumpia though , because I have alot of Pilipino friends and they would shoot me! Just kidding. Greek food is awesome and healthy too though. I'll take both any day of the week!

Answer 10

Dolmades and a glass of Ouzo.

Dolmades: Stuffed Vine Leaves Recipe courtesy Cat Cora
Show: Melting Pot
Episode: Mediterranean--Wedding Celebration

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_15472,00.html?rsrc=search

1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, minced
Dried oregano
Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
Mint leaves, cut into chiffonade
2/3 cup rice, uncooked
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce jar) brined grape leaves
4 small eggs, beaten*
3 lemons, juiced
1 cup water

In a bowl mix the raw ground beef, onion, oregano, parsley, mint, rice, salt, and pepper together.
Carefully, separate the vine leaves. Place each leaf on a wooden board shiny side down, with its stem toward you. Put a teaspoon of the stuffing near the bottom of the leaf, fold the bottom and 2 sides to cover the filling, and roll tightly toward the tip of the leaf.
Place them in a casserole dish or pan and cover with several of the remaining grape leaves. Cover completely with stock or water and place in a preheated 350 degree F oven to bake for 1 hour, or until the rice and the leaves are tender and the juice absorbed.
Once the grape leaves are done, uncover them. Carefully pour any remaining liquid out of the pan into a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the lemon into the eggs and beat until frothy. Slowly whisk in the remaining broth from the grape leaves into the egg/lemon mixture. If it is done too fast, the eggs will curdle. Pour the entire egg mixture over the grape leaves and let sit to warm. Serve cold as a meze (appetizer) or warm as an entree.