Traditional Filipino Lumpia – The Ultimate Authentic Filipino
Traditional Filipino Lumpia is a crispy spring roll made with seasoned ground pork, finely chopped carrots, onions, garlic, and green onions wrapped in thin lumpia wrappers. The rolls are tightly sealed and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. They are commonly served with sweet chili sauce, banana ketchup, or a vinegar-based dipping sauce. Lumpia is ideal for parties because it can be prepared ahead of time and frozen. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and juicy filling. This authentic recipe is simple, delicious, and guaranteed to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
For Wrapping
- 40 lumpia wrappers or spring roll wrappers
- 2 tablespoons water mixed with 1 tablespoon flour (for sealing)
For Frying
- Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
For Serving
- Sweet chili sauce
- Banana ketchup
- Spiced vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, carrots, onion, garlic, green onions, egg, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Carefully peel the lumpia wrappers apart and cover them with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
- Place one wrapper in a diamond shape. Add about 1 tablespoon of filling near the bottom corner. Fold the corner over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Brush the top corner with flour-water mixture and press to seal.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the lumpia in batches for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Lumpia wrappers are thinner than standard egg roll wrappers.
- Roll tightly to avoid oil entering the filling.
- Do not overfill the wrappers.
- Keep wrappers covered to prevent drying.
- Fry at a steady temperature for even browning.
- Ground chicken or beef can replace pork.
- Uncooked lumpia freezes exceptionally well.
- Always drain on paper towels for maximum crispness.