Pan-Fried Pork Lumpia with Sweet-Spiced Dipping Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

Golden brown Filipino spring rolls filled with savory ground pork and vegetables, paired with a tangy and sweet dipping sauce. This filipino-inspired pork ready in about 45 minutes blends pound ground pork, medium, finely grated carrot, small, finely chopped onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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, finely grated carrot
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 20 sheets lumpia wrappers
• 2 cups for frying vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1 finely grated medium carrot, 1 small finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 thinly sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Step 2: Place one lumpia wrapper on a clean surface with one corner facing you. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture near the corner closest to you. Fold the corner over the filling, fold the sides inward, then roll tightly towards the opposite corner. Seal the edge with a dab of water. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Fry lumpia in batches for 4-5 minutes each, turning occasionally until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: For the dipping sauce, combine 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
5. Step 5: Serve lumpia hot with the sweet-spiced dipping sauce on the side.