Traditional Filipino Lumpia
These golden, crackling spring rolls are a staple at Filipino gatherings, and once you see how simple they are to make, you'll understand why. Thin wrappers are stuffed with a seasoned mix of pork and vegetables, rolled tight, then fried until the outside shatters with every bite. Pair them with a sweet chili sauce for dipping, and you've got a snack or party platter that disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ cup minced carrots
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Optional
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 30 lumpia wrappers
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying or as needed
Notes
For the best texture, serve lumpia immediately after frying. Pair with a sweet chili dipping sauce. See storage section for make-ahead, freezing, and reheating instructions.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 168
- Total Carbohydrate: 11g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
- Vitamin C: 3mg
- Sodium: 288mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 142mg