Lumpia
An easy and delicious Filipino spring roll recipe filled with ground pork, fresh vegetables, and wrapped in ultra-thin lumpia wrappers, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 pound ground pork or chicken Choose your preferred meat.
- 1 cup carrots, finely shredded
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped real small
- 1 whole onion, minced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- Salt, pepper, soy sauce (to taste) Adjust seasoning based on preference.
For wrapping and cooking
- 1 pack lumpia wrappers Available at Asian grocery stores.
- Oil for frying Enough to submerge the lumpia while frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, carrots, cabbage, onion, garlic, and season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
- Mix the filling using your hands until well combined.
Wrapping
- Take one lumpia wrapper and place a spoonful of filling on it.
- Roll it up tightly, sealing the edges with a dab of water.
- Squeeze out any air as you roll to ensure a tight seal.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat.
- Fry the lumpia rolls until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- Arrange lumpia on a plate with golden sides up.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce or a vinegar-soy-garlic dip.
- Keep warm in the oven if preparing in batches.
Notes
Lumpia can be made ahead and frozen. Just roll them up, place in a single layer on a tray, cover, and refrigerate until frying. The wrappers are key for that perfect crunch.