Fried Spring Rolls (lumpiang Shanghai)

Fried Spring Rolls, also known as Lumpiang Shanghai, are a popular Filipino Chinese dish made with ground pork and vegetables wrapped in thin spring roll wrappers and deep-fried until crispy. They are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even as a main dish served with rice.

Non Vegetarian Appetizer Filipino Chinese Filipino Chinese Snack
Fried Spring Rolls (lumpiang Shanghai)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 20 spring roll wrappers
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the ground pork, carrots, green onions, water chestnuts, soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture onto a spring roll wrapper. Roll the wrapper, folding the sides, and sealing the edges with water.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the spring rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  4. Remove the fried spring rolls and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  5. Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
8g
Fat
9g

Supplies

Frying pan Tongs Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the fried spring rolls with a side of steamed rice and a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a healthier option, you can also bake the spring rolls in the oven instead of frying them.

Cost

$10