Garlic-Pork Lumpia with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Crispy Filipino spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and garlic, served with a tangy-sweet soy and vinegar dipping sauce. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, turns ground pork, garlic cloves, minced, onion, finely 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
20 sheets spring roll wrappers
for frying vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 finely chopped small onion, 1 grated medium carrot, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well until combined.
Step 2: Lay out 20 spring roll wrappers on a flat surface. Place about 2 tbsp of pork filling near one corner of each wrapper, then roll tightly folding in edges to seal.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry lumpia in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: For dipping sauce, combine 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlic-Pork Lumpia with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Garlic-Pork Lumpia with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic-Pork Lumpia with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Garlic-Pork Lumpia with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Garlic-Pork Lumpia with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce?

Filipino snacks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.