Filipino Pork Lumpia Rolls (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy golden spring rolls stuffed with savory pork, vegetables, and served with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 900 g ground pork
02 - 1 medium onion, finely minced
03 - 1 medium carrot, finely minced
04 - 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 225 g canned water chestnuts, finely minced
06 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 3.5 tablespoons oyster sauce or soy sauce
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 packages lumpia wrappers or spring roll wrappers, thawed
10 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ To Serve (Optional)

11 - Sweet chili sauce, for dipping

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Place ground pork, onion, carrot, garlic, water chestnuts, black pepper, oyster sauce, and egg in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until fully combined.
02 - Lay a lumpia wrapper on a clean, flat surface. Spoon 25–30 g (about 1.5–2 tablespoons) of filling along the lower third, keeping a small margin at the edges.
03 - Lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the bottom over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly towards the top edge. Seal the seam with a dab of water.
04 - Heat 1.25 cm of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the lumpia in batches, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Serve hot with sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Oyster sauce adds a deep umami flavor but may be replaced with soy sauce if needed.
02 - Freeze uncooked lumpia in a single layer with parchment between. Cook directly from frozen, adjusting frying time as needed.
03 - Frying frozen lumpia may cause oil to splatter; use a cover and exercise caution.