Pan-Fried Lumpia Rolls with Sweet Garlic Vinegar Dip

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

Golden pan-fried Filipino spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, vegetables, and spices paired with a tangy garlic vinegar dipping sauce. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, turns ground pork, carrot, onion 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 medium, finely grated carrot
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, plus more for frying vegetable oil
• 20 pieces lumpia wrappers
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 3, peeled and smashed garlic cloves for dip

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 small chopped onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking up lumps. Stir in 1 medium grated carrot, 2 sliced green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
3. Step 3: Lay out 20 lumpia wrappers on a clean surface. Place 2 tbsp of the pork mixture near one corner of each wrapper, fold the sides, and roll tightly, sealing the edge with a dab of water.
4. Step 4: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry lumpia rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes each side until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5. Step 5: For the dipping sauce, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 3 smashed garlic cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then cool to room temperature before serving.