Description
Authentic Filipino Lumpia made with ground chicken or beef and fresh vegetables, wrapped and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or ground beef
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped or grated
- 1 cup green beans, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 20–25 lumpia wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken or beef with vegetables, soy sauce, garlic, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Separate lumpia wrappers and keep them covered to prevent drying out.
- Scoop 2 tbsp of filling near the bottom corner of each wrapper. Fold and roll tightly. Seal with egg.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry in batches for 3–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels or a rack and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute with tofu and mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes for a healthier option.
- Make ahead and freeze uncooked lumpia for later frying.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lumpia
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Filipino Lumpia recipe, chicken lumpia, beef lumpia, Filipino spring rolls, lumpia appetizer