Sugar-Free Classic Filipino Lumpia
Experience a healthier twist on an iconic appetizer with our Sugar-Free Classic Filipino Lumpia recipe. Packed with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables like shredded carrots, green beans, and cabbage, combined with savory ground pork and aromatic garlic, this dish delivers all the traditional flavors you love—with no added sugar. Wrapped snugly in golden, crispy lumpia wrappers, each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of well-seasoned filling. Perfect as an appetizer or a party snack, this easy-to-follow recipe uses simple frying techniques for that authentic finish. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for a guilt-free, crowd-pleasing treat that’s irresistibly good. Whether you’re serving it for family gatherings or a weeknight indulgence, these lumpia are sure to win hearts and plates!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground pork
- 1 large carrot
- 100 grams green beans
- 100 grams green cabbage
- 4 stalks spring onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 25 pieces lumpia wrappers
- 500 milliliters cooking oil
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the vegetables. Peel and grate the carrot. Trim the ends of the green beans and slice them thinly. Finely shred the green cabbage. Chop the spring onions. Mince the garlic cloves.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with the grated carrot, sliced green beans, shredded cabbage, chopped spring onions, and minced garlic.
3. Crack the egg into the mixture and add the soy sauce, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
4. To assemble the lumpia, lay a lumpia wrapper on a clean, flat surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place about a tablespoon of the meat and vegetable mixture on the lower third of the wrapper, spreading it out in a small log shape while leaving room at the edges.
5. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Seal the edge with a dab of water or a beaten egg. Repeat this process for all wrappers and filling.
6. Before frying, prepare your cooking space by lining a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil from fried lumpia.
7. In a large frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough by testing with a small piece of wrapper; it should sizzle immediately.
8. Carefully add lumpia into the hot oil, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
9. Once cooked, remove the lumpia from the oil and place them on the plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
10. Serve the lumpia warm as an appetizer or alongside your favorite dipping sauce for a complete meal experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.6 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 135 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
