Lumpiang Sardinas Recipe (Crispy Sardines Spring Rolls)

Lumpiang Sardinas Recipe – A Budget-Friendly Filipino Delight!

Transform humble canned sardines into irresistibly crispy, golden spring rolls with this Lumpiang Sardinas recipe! These savory rolls are stuffed with a flavorful sardine-and-vegetable filling, deep-fried to perfection, and served with a rich, umami-packed dipping sauce made from the reserved tomato sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, pulutan, or merienda—this dish proves that delicious food doesn’t need to be expensive!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Budget-friendly – Uses affordable canned sardines
✔ Quick & easy – Ready in under 40 minutes
✔ Crispy outside, savory inside – Perfect texture contrast
✔ Versatile – Great as finger food, party snack, or baon
✔ No-waste – Uses the sardine sauce for the dip!

Tips & Variations

🔥 Extra crispy: Double-fry the rolls (first at medium heat, then briefly at high heat).
🥬 Veggie Boost: Add ¼ cup minced cabbage or green beans for crunch.
🌶 Spicy kick: Mix sriracha or chopped chilies into the sauce.
🍋 Tangy twist: Add calamansi juice to the dip.

Perfect For:

• Merienda cravings
• Pulutan (beer match!)
• Potluck contribution
• Baon (packed lunch)

Try it today—your taste buds (and wallet) will thank you! Watch our step by step video tutorial on YouTube : Lumpiang Sardinas recipe

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Lumpiang Sardinas Recipe (Crispy Sardines Spring Rolls)

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Appetizer, Main Dish, Snacks Recipe Keys: Fish High Protein Quick Meals

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Transform humble canned sardines into irresistibly crispy, golden spring rolls with this Lumpiang Sardinas recipe! These savory rolls are stuffed with a flavorful sardine-and-vegetable filling, deep-fried to perfection, and served with a rich, umami-packed dipping sauce made from the reserved tomato sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, pulutan, or merienda—this dish proves that delicious food doesn’t need to be expensive!

Ingredients

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Servings

For the Filling:

• 2 small cans sardines in tomato sauce (reserve sauce for dipping)
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small carrot, finely diced
• 1 stalk spring onion, thinly sliced
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp Magic Sarap or seasoning granules (optional)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 raw egg

For Wrapping:

• 12–15 spring roll/lumpia wrappers
• water or egg white (to seal)

For Frying:

• cooking oil (for deep-frying)

Dipping Sauce:

• reserved sardine tomato sauce (from cans)
• ¼ cups water
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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Prepare the Filling:

1. Drain sardines, reserving the tomato sauce for the dip. Mash sardines in a bowl.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, carrot, spring onion, salt, pepper, and Magic Sarap (if using). Mix well.
3. Stir in flour, then add the egg. Combine until the mixture holds together.

Wrap the Spring Rolls:

1. Place a wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 tbsp filling near one corner.
2. Roll halfway, fold sides inward, then finish rolling. Seal the edge with water or egg white. Repeat.

Fry the Spring Rolls:

1. Heat oil (350°F/175°C) in a deep pan. Fry rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.

Make the Dipping Sauce:

1. In a small saucepan, combine reserved sardine sauce, water, and oyster sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes.
2. Add garlic powder and chili powder (if using). Season with salt and pepper.

Serve:

1. Serve hot spring rolls with the dipping sauce.

   Watch our Step by Step Video Tutorial on YouTube : Lumpiang Sardinas Recipe

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Sodium 900mg38%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 14g29%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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