Pan-Fried Pork Lumpia with Garlic and Green Onions

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Golden, crispy Filipino-style spring rolls filled with savory ground pork, garlic, and green onions, perfect as a snack or appetizer. This filipino-inspired pork ready in about 40 minutes pairs ground pork, minced garlic cloves, stalks, finely chopped green onions 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1 grated medium carrot, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: Lay one spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with a corner facing you. Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture near the corner closest to you. Roll tightly halfway, fold the sides inward, then continue rolling to the top corner. Moisten the top corner with a little bit of 1/4 cup water to seal.
  3. Step 3: Repeat the wrapping process with the remaining filling and wrappers.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Fry the lumpia in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  5. Step 5: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Fried Pork Lumpia with Garlic and Green Onions take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (25 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 Pork Lumpia with Garlic and Green Onions?

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 ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Fried Pork Lumpia with Garlic and Green Onions?

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 Pork Lumpia with Garlic and Green Onions 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 Pork Lumpia with Garlic and Green Onions?

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.

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