Mini Lumpia Ingredients and Recipe (Print Version)
Crispy mini lumpia with juicy pork filling, tight wrappers, and freezer-friendly instructions for frying or air frying.
# Ingredients:
For the pork filling
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2 lb (900 g) ground pork, preferably 80-85 percent lean
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1 medium carrot, finely grated
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1 small yellow onion, very finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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3 green onions, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
For rolling and cooking
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40-50 lumpia wrappers, thawed if frozen
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Small bowl of water, for sealing
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4 cups (950 ml) neutral oil, for deep frying, or oil spray for air frying
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Sweet chili sauce or garlic vinegar dip, for serving
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the pork, carrot, onion, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, bouillon, sugar, salt, pepper, eggs, and cornstarch. Mix until the filling looks evenly combined and slightly tacky.
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Pan-fry 1 teaspoon of filling until cooked through. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or soy sauce before rolling the batch.
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Separate the lumpia wrappers and keep them covered with a barely damp towel so they do not dry out. Place the filling in a large zip-top bag and snip one corner to make a piping bag.
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Lay one wrapper flat. Pipe a thin line of filling along the lower edge, roll tightly upward, and seal the top edge with water. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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Use a sharp knife to cut each long roll into 3 equal pieces. Keep the pieces covered while the oil heats.
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes, turning as needed, until deep golden and the pork reaches 160°F in the center. Drain on a wire rack.
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Brush or spray the pieces generously with oil. Air fry in one layer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and cooked through.
# Notes:
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Makes about 60 mini lumpia, depending on wrapper size.
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Cook from frozen without thawing and add a few extra minutes.
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Best served hot while the wrappers are crisp.