Pan-Fried Lumpia with Ground Pork and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Crispy Filipino spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, finely chopped vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, perfect as an appetizer or snack. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrot, onion 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
1 medium, finely grated carrot
1 small, finely chopped onion
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
30 sheets lumpia wrappers
for frying, about 2 cups vegetable oil
2 tbsp (for sealing wrappers) water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1 medium finely grated carrot, 1 small finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Step 2: Lay one lumpia wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you. Place about 2 tbsp of the pork mixture near the corner closest to you, shaping it into a thin log.
Step 3: Fold the corner over the filling, then fold the sides inward tightly, and roll away from you until 1 inch from the edge. Moisten the edge with 1/2 tsp water and seal the roll firmly. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Fry lumpia in batches, turning occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 5: Drain on paper towels and serve with a sweet and sour dipping sauce or vinegar with crushed garlic.