Seaweed Lumpiang Toge - Filipino Bean Sprout Spring Rolls
Seaweed Lumpiang Toge is a Filipino-style spring roll filled with sautéed mung bean sprouts (togue), shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage. Wrapped in nori (seaweed) and traditional lumpia wrapper, then deep-fried to crispy perfection. This savory, umami-rich lumpia is perfect for merienda, parties, or selling. Serve with a spicy cucumber vinegar dip for the full Filipino street food experience.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
wrapping 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour5 minutesminutes
Ingredients
Lumpia Filling
2tbspcooking oil
4clovesgarlic minced
2pcinion minced
160gshitake mushroom
200gcarrots, julienned
1smallcabbage, shredded
3tbspsoy sauce
1tbspoyster sauce
1tspsugar
1tspground black pepper
1tspsalt
700gmung bean sprout (rinsed and drained)
For Wrapping
Lumpia Wrapper
Nori seaweed sheet (cut each sheet into 4 squares)
For Frying
oil for deep frying
For Dipping Sauce
1pccucumber (seeded, cut into small diced)
2pconion, minced
4clovesgarlic, minced
chili pepper as needed
1tspliquid seasoning
1/2cupsugar
1tspground black pepper
1tspsalt
2cupsvinegar
Instructions
Cooking Lumpia Filling
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant
Add onions and cook until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
Add the carrots and shredded cabbage. Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.
Add the mung bean sprouts and cook briefly, just until slightly wilted.
Transfer the mixture to a colander to drain excess liquid. Let it cool completely.
Wrapping and Frying:
On a flat surface, lay down the lumpia wrapper.
Place a square of nori (seaweed sheet) on top of the lumpia wrapper
Add a spoonful of the sautéed lumpia filling over the seaweed.
Roll tightly like a spring roll and seal the edge with beaten egg.
Heat oil for deep frying. Fry the lumpia until golden brown and crispy.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with the spiced cucumber dipping sauce
Video
Notes
Tips for Selling:
Packaging idea: 5 pieces per food tray with a small dipping sauce in a sealed cup. Add chili flakes or chopped fresh sili to the sauce for extra flavor.
Transport tip: Let lumpia rest on a rack after frying to keep crispy. Avoid stacking immediately in a closed container while still hot.
Upsell idea: Offer bundle sets with different dipping sauces like garlic vinegar, sweet chili, or cucumber sawsawan.
Shelf life: Best eaten fresh, but uncooked lumpia can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Just fry from frozen — no need to thaw.