Lumpia with Sawsawan

Sawsawan—the word actually translates to “dipping sauce”—is a classic Filipino dipping sauce. Make this recipe, and you’ll discover why it’s so beloved. This is just one more example of Filipino cooking’s mastery in playing savory against sour or tangy. It’s endlessly interesting on the tongue. The really intriguing thing about that balance is that it ensures something like sawsawan goes with just about anything you can imagine—from cut vegetables to smoked meat to steamed seafood. (