Lumpia (Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls)
Lumpia is the Philippines' beloved snack — a savory filling of ground pork and vegetables rolled up in thin wrappers and deep-fried until golden and shatteringly crisp. Perfect for parties or an anytime treat the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Main
- Ground pork1 kg
- Carrot1/2
- Onion1/2
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Egg1
- Spring roll wrappersAs needed
- Frying oil2 cups
Seasoning
- Soy sauce5 Tbsp
- Dashida (Korean soup stock powder)1/2 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
Directions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the ground pork, minced carrot, onion and garlic, soy sauce, egg, dashida, salt and pepper, and mix well to make the filling.
- 2
Transfer the filling to a zip-top bag and snip off one corner to use it like a piping bag.
- 3
Lay a spring roll wrapper flat on a plate and pipe a long line of filling along one edge.
- 4
Roll it up tightly to the end and dab a little water on the edge to seal.
- 5
Cut each long roll into three bite-sized pieces with scissors.
- 6
Heat plenty of oil in a pan and deep-fry over medium heat until the outsides are golden and crisp — done!