Description
Savor the crispy goodness of homemade Lumpia, a Filipino spring roll filled with flavorful ground pork and fresh vegetables. These delicious bites make for a perfect appetizer or snack, guaranteed to delight your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped green beans
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package lumpia wrappers (about 20–25 pieces)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped carrots, green beans, and cabbage. Mix well to meld the flavors.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the mixture for added aroma and depth.
- Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce for a savory umami flavor.
- Season with ground black pepper and salt, adjusting to taste.
- Mix everything together using your hands or a spoon until well incorporated.
- Lay a lumpia wrapper flat on a clean surface with a corner pointing towards you (diamond shape).
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tucking it in tightly.
- Fold in the sides towards the center to create a neat package.
- Roll the wrapper away from you until you reach the top corner. Dab a little water on the top corner to seal it.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large frying pan or deep skillet over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping in a small piece of wrapper; if it sizzles, it’s ready.
- Carefully add a few lumpia to the hot oil, frying in batches of 4-5 to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn gently.
- Remove cooked lumpia and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining lumpia, adjusting the heat as necessary.
- Arrange the cooked lumpia on a serving platter.
- Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice for an extra touch.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the lumpia instead of frying them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes