A simple and delicious Filipino spring roll recipe filled with ground meat and vegetables.

Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
45min
Lumpia recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 2-3 pieces)

For the Filling

  • 1lb
    ground pork (or chicken/turkey)
  • 1cup
    finely chopped carrots
  • 1cup
    finely chopped green beans (or celery)
  • 1cup
    finely chopped cabbage
  • 1piece
    small onion, finely chopped
  • 3clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1piece
    egg
  • 2tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1tbsp
    oyster sauce (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1
    pack lumpia wrappers (spring roll wrappers)

For Frying

  • Oil for frying

How to make Lumpia

Prepare the Filling

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped carrots, green beans, cabbage, onion, garlic, egg, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Wrap the Lumpia

  1. Take a lumpia wrapper and lay it down with one corner pointing towards you (like a diamond shape).

  2. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the filling near the corner closest to you.

  3. Fold the corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll it tightly away from you to form a cylinder. Seal the edge with a little water or egg wash.

Heat the Oil

  1. In a deep frying pan or pot, heat enough oil over medium heat for deep frying. You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of wrapper; it should sizzle when the oil is ready.

Fry the Lumpia

  1. Carefully place the wrapped lumpia into the hot oil, frying them in batches. Don’t overcrowd the pan.

  2. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Drain

  1. Once cooked, remove the lumpia from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Serve

  1. Serve warm with dipping sauce such as sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or vinegar dip.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the filling is well-mixed to distribute flavors evenly.

  2. Do not overfill the wrappers to prevent them from breaking during frying.

  3. Fry in batches to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking.