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Mini Lumpia Bites

Mini Lumpia Bites are crispy Filipino party snacks filled with seasoned pork or chicken and vegetables, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Crispy Snack, Easy Recipe, Finger Food, Mini Lumpia, Party Snack
Servings: 10 pieces
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 pound ground pork, or ground chicken Use ground chicken for a lighter flavor.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, finely shredded For extra juiciness.
  • 1 cup cabbage, finely shredded For extra juiciness.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, optional Adds flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg lightly beaten Used for binding.
  • 30 to 40 pieces small lumpia or spring roll wrappers Use thin wrappers for best results.
  • Neutral oil for frying High heat oil like canola or peanut.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Mix the filling in a big bowl and taste for seasoning before rolling.
  • Set up a wrapping station with wrappers, a bowl of water or cornstarch slurry, and filling.
  • Lay a wrapper in a diamond shape and scoop 1 heaping teaspoon of filling onto the bottom third.
  • Roll the wrapper tightly around the filling, sealing with water or cornstarch slurry.

Cooking

  • Heat oil in a deep pan to about 350°F. Test with a wooden chopstick.
  • Fry the lumpia in batches, turning until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Alternatively, brush with oil and air fry at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway.

Serving

  • Serve hot with dips such as sweet chili sauce, garlic vinegar, banana ketchup, or spicy mayo.

Notes

For extra crispiness, serve immediately after frying. Lumpia can be frozen uncooked and fried from frozen with a bit of extra time.