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Crispy Lumpia Shanghai Spring Rolls Recipe Easy Homemade with Sweet Chili Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy lumpia Shanghai spring rolls with a savory ground pork filling, perfect for parties and served with sweet chili sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground pork (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio preferred)
  • 1 medium carrot, finely grated
  • 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Approx. 30 lumpia wrappers
  • Vegetable oil for frying (about 4 cups / 1 liter)
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional: squeeze of lime juice or chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, grated carrot, chopped green onions, minced garlic, chopped onion, and water chestnuts if using. Add beaten egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly until well combined.
  2. Set up your rolling station: Lay out lumpia wrappers on a clean surface and keep covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying. Have a small bowl of beaten egg nearby for sealing.
  3. Wrap the lumpia: Place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom corner of each wrapper. Fold the corner over the filling, fold in the sides tightly, and roll up firmly. Seal the edge with beaten egg. Repeat until all filling is used.
  4. Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet to about 2 inches deep. Heat over medium-high to 350°F (175°C). Test readiness by dipping a small piece of wrapper; it should bubble and rise.
  5. Fry the lumpia: Fry in batches, turning occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp. Avoid overcrowding. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  6. Optional double fry: Drain lumpia for 5 minutes, then fry again briefly for 1 minute for extra crunch.
  7. Serve lumpia hot with sweet chili sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro or lime if desired.

Notes

Keep lumpia wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying and cracking. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or burnt lumpia. Double frying enhances crispiness. Do not overfill rolls to prevent bursting during frying. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free wrappers. Air fryer can be used but results in less crispiness.

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Keywords: lumpia, spring rolls, crispy lumpia, Shanghai lumpia, Filipino appetizer, sweet chili sauce, homemade lumpia, ground pork spring rolls

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