popiah (a.k.a. spring rolls)

fresh spring rolls are the best. even better, from this street vendor.

 

slather some sweet sauce, followed by ground fresh chili on a crepe-like popiah skin. then put a piece of lettuce before piling on the omelette, braised turnip (jicama), julienned cucumber and blanched beansprouts. fold and roll it up neatly.

 

the lettuce stops the skin from soaking up jus from the wet ingredients. too soggy and it falls apart before you take your first bite, which is a no-no. the secret ingredient is in the white bowl. lard. liquid gold.

 

this was meal #3 for the day.

Done