Pan-Fried Pork Lumpia with Savory Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Golden, crisp Filipino spring rolls stuffed with seasoned ground pork, vegetables, and spices, served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrot, finely grated, green onions, thinly sliced 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely grated
• 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 20 sheets spring roll wrappers
• 2 tbsp water for sealing
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce for dipping
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp chopped fresh chili (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup finely grated carrot, 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Place one spring roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you. Spoon about 2 tbsp of the pork mixture near the corner closest to you. Fold the corner over the filling, then fold in both sides snugly and roll tightly upward. Moisten the top corner with 1 tsp water to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add 5-6 lumpia rolls, frying for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining rolls.
4. Step 4: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp chopped fresh chili if using, until sugar dissolves.
5. Step 5: Serve lumpia warm with the dipping sauce on the side.