What is Filipino Lumpia?

Filipino Lumpia is a crispy spring roll with savory ground pork and vegetables wrapped in thin Filipino lumpia wrappers.

Can I bake Lumpia instead of frying?

Yes! Brush wrapped Lumpia with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.

Where can I buy Filipino lumpia wrappers?

Filipino lumpia wrappers are available at Asian markets, Filipino stores, or online retailers.

How do I store leftover Lumpia?

Refrigerate cooked Lumpia for up to 2 days or freeze uncooked Lumpia for up to 1 month.

Filipino Lumpia Recipe – Easy & Crispy Shanghai Rolls 2026

Name: Filipino Lumpia
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 30 pieces
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1 medium carrot, grated; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup water chestnuts or jicama (optional); 30-35 Filipino lumpia wrappers; 1 egg, beaten for sealing; Vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup vinegar for dipping; 2 cloves garlic, minced for sauce; 1 tsp sugar for dipping sauce; Pinch of salt for sauce; Optional: soy sauce or chili flakes for dipping

Description

Crispy, golden Filipino spring rolls filled with savory ground pork, vegetables, and aromatic spices. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food. Serve with sweet and sour sauce or vinegar dipping sauce for the authentic Filipino experience.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (makes ~30 pieces):

For the Filling:

1 lb (450g) ground pork
1 medium carrot, finely grated
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup finely chopped water chestnuts or jicama (optional, for crunch)

For Wrapping & Frying:

30–35 Filipino lumpia wrappers (or spring roll wrappers)
1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
Vegetable oil for deep frying

For Dipping Sauce (Optional):

½ cup vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sugar
Pinch of salt
Optional: soy sauce or chili flakes

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, carrot, onion, garlic, green onions, water chestnuts, salt, pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and egg.
Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 2: Wrap the Lumpia

Place a lumpia wrapper on a flat surface, with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner.
Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly toward the top corner.
Brush the top corner with beaten egg to seal. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.

Step 3: Fry the Lumpia

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
Fry lumpia in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3–5 minutes per batch.
Drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Serve

Serve hot with vinegar dipping sauce or sweet and sour sauce.

Notes

Make Ahead: Fill and wrap lumpia in advance, refrigerate for up to 24 hours, and fry when ready.
Baking Option: For a healthier version, brush lumpia with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden.
Mini Lumpia: Use smaller wrappers for bite-sized versions, perfect for parties.
Freezing: Freeze uncooked lumpia individually on a tray, then transfer to freezer bags. Fry directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to cooking time.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer / Finger Food
Method: Fried / Wrapped
Cuisine: Filipino