Pan-Fried Lumpia with Pork, Carrot, and Green Onion
Filipino-style spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, shredded carrot, and fresh green onion, crisped to golden perfection. This filipino-inspired pork ready in about 45 minutes pairs pound ground pork, medium, shredded carrot, stalks, thinly sliced green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 medium, shredded carrot
- 3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 20 sheets lumpia wrappers
- 1 cup for frying vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup for sealing water
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1 shredded medium carrot, 3 thinly sliced green onions, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until combined.
- Step 2: Lay 1 lumpia wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place 2 tbsp of the pork mixture near one corner. Fold the corner over the filling, then fold the sides inward and roll tightly. Dab 1 tbsp water along the edge to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Step 3: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry lumpia in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until wrappers are golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Fried Lumpia with Pork, Carrot, and Green Onion take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (30 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Fried Lumpia with Pork, Carrot, and Green Onion?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pound ground pork from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Fried Lumpia with Pork, Carrot, and Green Onion?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Fried Lumpia with Pork, Carrot, and Green Onion for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Fried Lumpia with Pork, Carrot, and Green Onion?
Filipino pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
