lumpia recipe

Lumpia Recipe

This lumpia recipe makes crispy, golden Filipino spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. Wrapped in thin lumpia wrappers and fried until perfectly crunchy, these savory rolls make an irresistible appetizer or side dish served with sweet chili dipping sauce. Discover more flavorful recipes like Lumpia Recipe right here.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ cup minced carrots
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 30 lumpia wrappers
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed

Directions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  • Add the ground pork and cook, stirring frequently, until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove the pork from the pan and set it aside. Drain the excess grease, leaving a thin coating in the pan.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Return the cooked pork to the pan. Stir in the carrots, green onions, cabbage, and cilantro.
  • Season with black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Remove the filling from the heat and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes, or until it is cool enough to handle.
  • Place about 3 heaping tablespoons of filling diagonally near one corner of a lumpia wrapper, leaving about 1 ½ inches of space at both ends.
  • Fold the side of the wrapper over the filling, tuck in both ends, and roll the lumpia tightly.
  • Moisten the remaining edge of the wrapper with water to seal it.
  • Transfer the finished lumpia to a plate and cover with plastic wrap to prevent the wrappers from drying out. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
  • Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Fry 3 to 4 lumpia at a time, placing them seam-side down first.
  • Cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the fried lumpia to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Repeat with the remaining lumpia.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Additional Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 30 lumpia