Lumpia Recipe
Learn how to make Lumpia, a delicious Filipino spring roll filled with savory pork, vegetables, and spices, perfectly crispy and golden-brown for a snack or appetizer.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Large skillet or wok
- Tongs
- Deep frying pan or heavy-bottomed pot
- Paper towels
- Small bowl of water for sealing wrappers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 20 –25 lumpia wrappers spring roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sweet chili sauce or vinegar dipping sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, cabbage, carrots, onion, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), black pepper, and beaten egg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble the Lumpia:
- Lay one lumpia wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you (like a diamond).
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling near the bottom corner of the wrapper, shaping it into a small log.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Use a small amount of water to seal the edge of the wrapper. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry the Lumpia:
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot (350°F or 175°C), fry the lumpia in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve the lumpia warm with sweet chili sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.