Deep-Fried Pork Lumpia with Sweet Vinegar Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

Golden, crispy Filipino pork lumpia filled with savory ground pork and vegetables, served with a tangy sweet vinegar sauce. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrot, finely grated, onion, finely chopped 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 medium carrot, finely grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 20 sheets lumpia wrappers
• enough to fill 2 inches in a deep pan vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 clove minced garlic for sauce

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1 finely grated medium carrot, 1 small finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
2. Step 2: Place 1 lumpia wrapper on a clean surface with one corner toward you. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture near the corner closest to you. Fold the corner over the filling, fold the sides in, and roll tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry 5-6 lumpia at a time for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: For the dipping sauce, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
5. Step 5: Serve lumpia hot with the sweet vinegar dipping sauce.