Crisped Lumpia Rolls with Sweet Garlic Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-07-24

Golden-fried Filipino spring rolls filled with a savory mix of ground pork, vegetables, and spices, paired with a fragrant sweet garlic dipping sauce. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, turns ground pork, carrot, finely grated, green onions, chopped into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely grated
• 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 20 sheets lumpia wrappers
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water (for dipping sauce)
• 2 garlic cloves for sauce, minced
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1/3 cup chopped green onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
2. Step 2: Lay one lumpia wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing towards you. Spoon about 2 tbsp of the pork mixture near the corner closest to you. Fold the corner over the filling, then fold in the sides tightly, and roll up firmly. Seal the edge with 1 tsp water. Repeat until all filling is used.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry lumpia rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: For the dipping sauce, combine 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
5. Step 5: Serve the lumpia hot with the sweet garlic dipping sauce on the side for dipping.