Lumpia Shanghai is a classic Filipino spring roll made with seasoned ground pork, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in a thin wrapper and fried until golden brown and crispy. These bite-sized rolls are perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or side dish, often served with sweet chili sauce!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Extra Crispy – Light, golden, and crunchy on the outside.
✔️ Flavor-Packed Filling – A perfect blend of meat, veggies, and seasonings.
✔️ Great for Parties – Easy to make in large batches.
✔️ Freezer-Friendly – Store for quick frying anytime!
Ingredients for Lumpia Shanghai
For the Filling:
- Ground pork – 1 lb (or use ground chicken)
- Carrot (grated or minced) – 1 small
- Onion (finely chopped) – 1 small
- Garlic (minced) – 3 cloves
- Green onions (chopped) – 2 stalks
- Soy sauce – 1 tablespoon
- Oyster sauce – 1 tablespoon (optional, for extra umami)
- Egg – 1 large
- Salt & pepper – To taste
- Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon (for binding)
For Wrapping & Frying:
- Lumpia wrappers – 25 pieces (or spring roll wrappers)
- Egg wash (1 beaten egg + 1 tbsp water) – For sealing
- Cooking oil – For frying
For Dipping Sauce:
- Sweet chili sauce – Store-bought or homemade
- Banana ketchup – A Filipino classic!