Authentic Filipino Lumpia Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground pork
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 0.5 cup minced carrots
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 30 lumpia wrappers
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and no longer pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the cooked pork from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess grease from the skillet, leaving only a thin layer.
3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Return the cooked pork to the skillet, then add the grated carrots, chopped green onions, shredded cabbage, and fresh cilantro. Season generously with black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool slightly until it's comfortable to handle, around 5 minutes.
5. To assemble the lumpia, position about 3 heaping tablespoons of the prepared filling diagonally near one corner of a lumpia wrapper, leaving approximately a 1 ½ inch space at both ends.
6. Fold the side of the wrapper along the length of the filling over the filling itself, then tuck in both ends, and roll the wrapper neatly and tightly to enclose the filling completely.
7. Moisten the remaining side of the wrapper with a little water to effectively seal the edge. Transfer the assembled lumpia to a plate and cover them with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out. Repeat this process until all the remaining lumpia are assembled.
8. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring it reaches the proper temperature for frying.
9. Carefully slide 3 to 4 lumpia into the hot oil, ensuring that the seams are facing down to prevent them from unraveling. Fry the lumpia, turning them occasionally, until all sides are beautifully golden brown, typically about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the fried lumpia to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat this frying process with the remaining lumpia.
10. Serve the lumpia immediately while they are hot and crispy. Enjoy this delicious treat!

Nutrition

• Calories: 168 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 288 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 23 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g