Pan-Fried Pork Lumpia with Sweet Garlic Dipping Sauce

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

Crispy Filipino spring rolls stuffed with seasoned ground pork and vegetables, served with a tangy-sweet garlic dipping sauce. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrot, grated, green onions, finely chopped 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, grated
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 20 pieces spring roll wrappers
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced for sauce
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
2. Step 2: Lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface and place about 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture near one corner. Fold the corner over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking (about 350°F). Fry lumpia rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: For the dipping sauce, combine 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes until sugar dissolves and sauce is fragrant. Let cool.
5. Step 5: Serve the lumpia warm with the sweet garlic dipping sauce on the side.