Lumpia Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Spring Rolls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

Golden, crispy Filipino pork spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and finely chopped vegetables, perfect as an appetizer or snack. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 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 280 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
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely grated
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 20 sheets spring roll wrappers
• 2 cups for frying vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup finely grated carrot, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
2. Step 2: Lay one spring roll wrapper on a clean flat surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place about 2 tbsp of the pork mixture near the corner closest to you, shaping into a log about 4 inches long.
3. Step 3: Fold the corner over the filling, then fold both sides inward and roll tightly toward the opposite corner. Seal the edge with a dab of water. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering and around 350°F. Fry spring rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly golden brown and crisp.
5. Step 5: Remove lumpia with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce or vinegar dipping sauce.