Deep-Fried Lumpia with Pork and Vegetables
Golden and crunchy Filipino-style spring rolls filled with savory ground pork, carrots, and green onions, perfect for dipping. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrots, green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 pound ground pork
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
- 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups for frying vegetable oil
- 20 sheets lumpia wrappers
- 1/4 cup for sealing water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1 cup finely grated carrots, 3 thinly sliced green onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 finely chopped small onion.
- Step 2: Season the mixture with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Step 3: Lay one lumpia wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture near one corner of the wrapper.
- Step 4: Roll the wrapper tightly over the filling halfway, fold the sides inward, then continue rolling to the end. Use 1 tablespoon water to seal the edge. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Step 5: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 6: Fry lumpia in batches, about 4-5 pieces at a time, for 4-5 minutes each until wrappers are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 7: Serve lumpia hot with a side of sweet chili sauce or vinegar dipping sauce.









