A simple and delicious Filipino spring roll recipe filled with ground meat and vegetables.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1lbground pork (or chicken/turkey)
- 1cupfinely chopped carrots
- 1cupfinely chopped green beans (or celery)
- 1cupfinely chopped cabbage
- 1piecesmall onion, finely chopped
- 3clovegarlic, minced
- 1pieceegg
- 2tbspsoy sauce
- 1tbspoyster sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1pack lumpia wrappers (spring roll wrappers)
For Frying
- Oil for frying
How to make Lumpia
Prepare the Filling
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
Take a lumpia wrapper and lay it down with one corner pointing towards you (like a diamond shape).
Place 1-2 tablespoons of the filling near the corner closest to you.
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
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
Carefully place the wrapped lumpia into the hot oil, frying them in batches. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Drain
Once cooked, remove the lumpia from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve
Serve warm with dipping sauce such as sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or vinegar dip.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the filling is well-mixed to distribute flavors evenly.
Do not overfill the wrappers to prevent them from breaking during frying.
Fry in batches to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking.