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Published: May 18, 2022 · Modified: Nov 25, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Traditional Pork Lumpia

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Have a craving for something savory? Try this delicious traditional pork lumpia recipe! Traditional Pork lumpia is served with a sweet and sour sauce. Anyone who has ever been to a Filipino restaurant knows about lumpia.

white serving platter stacked with lumpia rolls and a small bowl of dipping sauce nearby.

For more Filipino dishes see recipe for Adobo Chicken Livers, Fresh Vegetable Lumpia, Banana Turons, and Ube Leche Flan.

What is a Lumpia?

Lumpia is a popular Filipino dish made from ground pork and vegetables wrapped in a thin wrapper. They're served as an appetizer or as a main dish. They are similar to fried spring rolls, and sometimes referred to as Filipino egg rolls. Ready to try making your own Lumpia?

Why you will love this recipe

Lumpia can easily be made at home. This Filipino lumpia recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.

In this blog post, we will show you step by step how to make pork lumpia using simple ingredients that you can find in your local grocery store. Let's get started!

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  • What is a Lumpia?
  • Why you will love this recipe
  • Ingredients needed
  • How to make Lumpia
  • What to Serve Lumpia With
  • Related Recipes
  • More Types of Lumpia
  • Equipment
  • Top Tips
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
  • 📖 Recipe
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Ingredients needed

  • ground pork
  • onion
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • green onion
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • soy sauce
  • lumpia wrappers
  • oil

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make Lumpia

This is my favorite brand of lumpia wrapper. Visit an Asian food market near where you live. They should have them in the freezer case. I like how they're easy to separate, as they have a plastic sheet between each wrapper. There are 30 in each package.

lumpia and spring roll wrapper box

Prepare the filling

  1. Grate the carrots, mince the garlic, and finely chop up the onion and scallions.
ground pork in a grey speckled skillet with a wooden spoon.
  1. Brown the pork, breaking it up. Season with salt & pepper.
grey speckled skillet with ground pork, carrots, scallion, onion and wooden spoon.
  1. Add the grated, minced, and chopped vegetables. Cook until tender.

Prepare to roll the lumpia

  1. Finish cooking the pork & vegetable mixture. Separate a few lumpia wrappers, and prepare to roll.
grey speckled skillet with ground pork and vegetables.
  1. Add the soy sauce and adjust salt & pepper if needed.
lumpia wrapper on a black cutting board with filling on wrapper.
  1. Spoon a very small amount of meat mixture onto a lumpia wrapper.

Shallow fry the lumpia

black cutting board with lumpia wrapper being folded and a small bowl of water nearby for sealing edges.
  1. Roll the wrapper twice. Moisten wrapper sides with water, fold over, and roll up the rest of the way. Seal edges with damp fingers.
grey speckled skillet frying 4 lumpia.
  1. Let the lumpia rest a few minutes so all water is absorbed. Heat oil in a shallow skillet or electric skillet.

What to Serve Lumpia With

Prepare lumpia as an appetizer, or as a main course. Serve with hot rice, fried rice, or a big green salad. A platter of Lumpia makes a stunning appearance on a brunch or buffet table also.

For a few other party appetizers, look at our Hedgehog Cheese Ball and Spanish Potato & Onion Tortilla.

white serving dish with cut pork lumpia and a small bowl of dipping sauce.

Related Recipes

  • Filipino Fresh Vegetable Lumpia
  • Filipino Banana Lumpia (Turons)
  • Air Fryer Pork Chops (No Breading)
  • Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops
  • Pan Grilled Steakhouse Pork Chops

More Types of Lumpia

We have two other variations of lumpia. One is a called Filipino Fresh Vegetable Lumpia, and it is delicious. This meatless version tastes as authentic as the traditional pork lumpia.

The other version is our Turons, or Banana Lumpia. Serve Turons as a dessert, sprinkled with sugar.

Equipment

  • Skillet for preparing vegetable mix
  • Electric Skillet or regular skillet for shallow frying

A 12" x 12" electric skillet is awesome for making lumpia.

Top Tips

  • Don't overfill your lumpia rolls, as that will tear the wrapper.
  • Drain excess liquid from the skillet of meat & vegetable mixture.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to use ground pork?

o, but ground pork is a little softer than ground beef. If you don't want to use pork, a best substitute is either ground chicken or ground turkey.

Can Filipino pork lumpia rolls be made ahead and frozen?

They can, freeze before frying.

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small plate with cut pork lumpia and a small bowl of dipping sauce nearby
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Traditional Filipino Pork Lumpia

Have a craving for something savory? Try this delicious traditional pork lumpia recipe! Traditional Pork lumpia is served with a sweet and sour sauce. Anyone who has ever been to a Filipino restaurant knows about lumpia. They are addictive!
Prep Time35 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Servings: 30 lumpia
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

  • 1 Presto Electric Skillet

Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil for shallow pan frying lumpia rolls
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for sauteing filling
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup carrot , grated
  • ½ cup onion , chopped
  • ½ cup green scallions , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 30 Lumpia wrappers
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet with the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add ground pork, break up and cook until no longer pink.
    2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 lb ground pork
  • Add the carrot, onions, scallions, minced garlic, salt, pepper. Add soy sauce. Stir well and cook for about 3-5 minutes. Remove mixture from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.
    1 cup carrot, ½ cup onion, ½ cup green scallions, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Lay out a lumpia wrapper on a flat board. Have a small bowl of water nearby for sealing the wrapper. Place two rounded teaspoons of meat & vegetable mixture on the lumpia wrapper. Center placement, but about 2" from bottom edge of wrapper.
    30 Lumpia wrappers
  • Lift the bottom edge of the lumpia wrapper up and over the vegetable filling, rolling twice as you do so.
  • Dip your fingers in the water and dampen the left and right sides of the lumpia wrapper. Take the left side of the wrapper and pull toward the center, sealing the damp wrapper against the roll. Repeat with the right side of the wrapper.
  • Use fingers dipped in the water, dampen the remaining exposed upper portion of the wrapper. Now gently roll with just enough tightness to create a little tension. roll the wrapper up like a mini cigar. Use water to dampen any loose edges so they all lay smoothly.
  • Repeat until all 30 lumpia wrappers are filled. Let sit for a few minutes so all sealing water is absorbed.
  • While lumpia rolls are sitting, heat a few tablespoons of the remaining oil in a large skillet or electric skillet. Lay out lumpia in the hot oil, shallow frying and turning until golden brown on all sides, adding more of the remaining oil as needed. Work in small batches. Remove fried lumpia and lay on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
    ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Drain excess liquid from the skillet of meat & vegetable mixture.
  • Don't overfill your lumpia rolls, as that will tear the wrapper. You really only use 2 rounded teaspoons of filling. Lumpia rolls are about 4-6" long and about ¾" in diameter. They are smaller than spring rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 733IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword : filipino egg rolls, filipino lumpia, lumpia, pork lumpia

Food Safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat.
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
  • Never leave cooking food unattended.
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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