Pan-Fried Filipino Lumpia with Ground Pork and Vegetables

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Golden, crispy Filipino spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, carrots, onions, and seasonings, perfect as an appetizer or snack. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, turns ground pork, carrot, finely grated, 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 180 calories and feeds 8, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 medium carrot, finely grated
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 20 sheets spring roll wrappers
• for frying, about 2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp (for sealing wrappers) water

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 finely grated carrot, 1 finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
2. Step 2: Lay out one spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place about 2 tbsp of the pork mixture near the corner closest to you, shaping it into a small log.
3. Step 3: Fold the corner over the filling, then fold the sides inward and roll tightly toward the far corner, sealing the edge with 2 tbsp water brushed along the edge.
4. Step 4: Heat about 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot (around 350°F).
5. Step 5: Fry the lumpia in batches, turning occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.