Pan-Fried Lumpia Wrapped in Crisp Spring Roll Skins

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

Golden-fried Filipino lumpia filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, vegetables, and spices, perfect as a crunchy appetizer or snack. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 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 250 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 diced carrot
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped green beans
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 12 sheets spring roll wrappers
• 2 cups for frying vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup (for sealing wrappers) water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 medium finely diced carrot, 1 small finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup finely chopped green beans. Season with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; mix thoroughly.
2. Step 2: Lay one spring roll wrapper on a clean surface and place about 2 tbsp of the pork mixture near one corner. Roll tightly, folding in the sides, and seal the edge with 1 tbsp water to prevent unwrapping during frying. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry lumpia in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove lumpia with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving hot with your choice of dipping sauce.