Pan-Fried Lumpia Shanghai with Ground Pork and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

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Crispy Filipino spring rolls stuffed with a savory mixture of ground pork, finely chopped carrots, and aromatics, perfect for snacks or appetizers. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrots, finely grated, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup carrots, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
20 sheets lumpia wrappers
1 1/2 cups for frying vegetable oil
1/4 cup water, for sealing wrappers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup finely grated carrots, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2: Lay one lumpia wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place about 2 tbsp of filling near the corner closest to you.
Step 3: Roll the wrapper tightly over the filling, folding in the sides as you go. Brush the edge with water from the 1/4 cup to seal the roll. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Step 4: Heat 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
Step 5: Fry lumpia rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 6: Serve lumpia hot with sweet chili sauce or vinegar dipping sauce.