Pan-Fried Pork Lumpia with Sweet Vinegar Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Golden brown Filipino spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and vegetables, paired with a tangy homemade sweet vinegar 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 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely grated
• 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 20 sheets lumpia wrappers
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup finely grated carrot, 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Lay one lumpia wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place about 2 tbsp of pork filling near one corner. Fold the corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry lumpia in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
5. Step 5: Serve lumpia hot alongside the sweet vinegar dipping sauce for a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors.