Sumpia facts for kids
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A box of sumpia
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| Type | Spring roll, kue |
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| Course | Appetizer or snack |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Indonesia and the Netherlands |
| Main ingredients | lumpia wrapper, beef or prawn floss, coriander, lemon leaf, garlic and shallot |
Sumpia (Javanese: ꦱꦸꦤ꧀ꦥꦶꦪꦃ, romanized: sunpiyah) is a traditional snack from Indonesia. It's a type of spring roll, but it's much smaller and drier. Sumpia is usually about the size of a human finger.
What is Sumpia?
Sumpia is a popular treat in Indonesia and also in the Netherlands. People often eat it as an appetizer before a meal or as a quick snack. It's known for its crispy texture and savory flavor.
What's Inside Sumpia?
Sumpia is made with a special thin wrapper, similar to a lumpia wrapper. Inside, it's filled with tasty ingredients. The most common fillings are floss made from beef or prawn. Floss is a dry, fluffy meat product.
Spices and Flavors
To make sumpia extra delicious, it's spiced with different ingredients. These include coriander, lemon leaf, garlic, and shallot. These spices give sumpia its unique and yummy taste.
In Indonesia, a very popular filling for sumpia is ebi floss. This is made from dried shrimp that has been turned into a fluffy floss.
Where Does Sumpia Come From?
Sumpia is a traditional part of Indonesian cuisine. It's especially well-known in Javanese cuisine, which is from the island of Java in Indonesia.
