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lumpia recipe Close-up of freshly fried lumpia spring rolls showing the savory filling, served with sweet chili sauce on a ceramic plate

Lumpia Recipe

Golden, crackly Lumpia Recipe filled with savory pork and vegetables that disappear fast at any gathering.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: filipino spring rolls, fried lumpia, lumpia, pork lumpia
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Rolling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 50
Calories: 112kcal
Cost: $22

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots peeled and roughly chopped for processing
  • ½ red onion peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery ribs trimmed and cut into pieces
  • head green cabbage cored and chopped
  • 1 inch fresh ginger peeled for smooth flavor
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled for easy blending
  • 2 pounds ground pork preferably with some fat for juiciness
  • 2 large eggs used as a binder
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce adds umami and saltiness
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar balances savory flavors
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt seasons the filling evenly
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper adds gentle heat
  • ½ teaspoon bouillon powder or MSG optional flavor enhancer
  • 50 lumpia wrappers kept covered to prevent drying out
  • 1 large egg whisked with water for sealing
  • 1 tablespoon water mixed with egg for egg wash
  • Oil for frying neutral oil with high smoke point

Instructions

  • Add the carrots, celery, onion, cabbage, ginger, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not puréed, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.
  • Place the minced vegetables into a large bowl and add the ground pork, eggs, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and optional bouillon, then mix thoroughly by hand until evenly combined.
    Overhead view of a food processor filled with finely chopped vegetables and ground meat for lumpia filling
  • Transfer the filling into piping bags or zip-top bags if desired, cutting the tip to create a wide opening for easy portioning.
  • Lay one lumpia wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you, pipe a strip of filling a few inches from the corner, then fold the corner over the filling to secure it.
  • Fold both sides of the wrapper inward tightly over the filling, then roll forward until nearly sealed.
    Hands sealing a lumpia spring roll wrapper filled with meat and vegetables using a piping bag on a wooden surface
  • Brush the exposed corner with egg wash, finish rolling tightly, and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined tray.
  • Continue rolling until all of the filling has been used, keeping finished lumpia covered lightly to prevent drying.
  • Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F, filling the pot about halfway and maintaining steady temperature over medium heat.
  • Fry the lumpia in batches of 6 to 7 pieces for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden with a cooked interior.
    Lumpia spring rolls frying in hot oil in a pan, bubbling and turning golden brown during the cooking process
  • Remove the cooked lumpia and drain on a rack or paper towels, repeating until all rolls are fried.
  • Serve immediately while hot, optionally paired with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Notes

These lumpia are best enjoyed straight from the fryer, when the wrappers are shatteringly crisp and the filling is juicy. The aroma alone brings back memories of family kitchens and crowded tables filled with laughter.

Nutrition

Serving: 45g | Calories: 112kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg (8%) | Sodium: 248mg (11%) | Potassium: 79mg (2%) | Fiber: 0.4g (2%) | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 123IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 13mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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