Crispy Pork Lumpia with Sweet Vinegar Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

Golden-fried Filipino spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and vegetables, paired with a tangy-sweet vinegar dipping sauce. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrot, finely grated, green onions, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 medium carrot, finely grated
• 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 20 sheets lumpia wrappers
• for deep frying vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 grated medium carrot, 3 chopped green onions, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt; mix thoroughly.
2. Step 2: Lay one lumpia wrapper on a clean surface, place 2 tbsp pork filling on the lower third, shape into a log, fold sides in, and roll tightly; seal edges with water. Repeat for all wrappers.
3. Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry lumpia in batches for 4-5 minutes until wrappers are crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: For dipping sauce, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes until sugar dissolves. Cool before serving alongside lumpia.