Pancit Lumpia

Pancit Lumpia: The Fusion Dish That Redefines Belonging
By Someone Who Believes in Sharing Remarkable Stories (and Recipes)

Imagine a potluck. People gather around, holding plates of their favorite food. Each dish tells a story. Spaghetti whispers about Italy. Tacos shout about Mexico. And in the corner, there’s Pancit and Lumpia—two staples of Filipino cuisine, standing side by side like cousins at a family reunion.

Now imagine they combine forces. Not as rivals, but as partners. A union of noodles and spring rolls. A bold statement: we belong together.

Welcome to Pancit Lumpia.

What Is Pancit Lumpia?

Pancit Lumpia isn’t just a recipe. It’s an idea. A rethinking of two classics to create something remarkable. It’s not about following the rules. It’s about breaking them to create something worth talking about.

Here’s the premise: take the savory, stir-fried goodness of Pancit (noodles, veggies, maybe some chicken or shrimp) and roll it into Lumpia wrappers. Deep fry them until they’re golden and crisp. It’s crunchy, savory, and wholly unforgettable.

Think of it as the crossover event everyone didn’t know they needed.

Pancit Lumpia can be made of sotanghon a type of transparent noodle, pork, chicken or shrimps and vegetables. This is a good food business idea to make additional money in your pocket. This is an easy to make finger-food that you can sell during snack, lunch or dinner time.

Pancit Lumpia Recipe

Ingredients are everywhere. What matters is what you do with them.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

250 grams sotanghon (soaked and softened)
3 tbsp. oil
½ head of native garlic, crushed
1 big onion, peeled then sliced into small cubes
250 grams pork, chicken or small shrimps, peeled
Soy sauce and pepper, to taste
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
250 grams baguio beans, thinly sliced
½ medium-sized cabbage, thinly sliced
40 pcs lumpia wrappers

Procedure

Create Your Story (Cook the Pancit)
Start with garlic and onions in a hot pan. They’re the foundation, the opening act. Add your protein—chicken, pork or shrimps—and let it brown. Then come the vegetables, followed by the noodles. Splash in soy sauce and pepper. Stir. Taste. Adjust.

Build a Team (Roll the Lumpia)
Lay out your Lumpia wrappers. Spoon a small portion of the Pancit onto each wrapper. Roll tightly, sealing with water or egg wash.

Make It Worth Talking About (Fry Until Golden)
Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the rolls until they’re golden brown and crispy. The crunch should make people turn their heads.

Serve and Share
This isn’t a dish for solitude. It’s for sharing. Serve with a dipping sauce—maybe sweet chili, maybe vinegar. Let people discover it, one bite at a time.

Pancit Lumpia Sauce

Mix fish sauce, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, crushed ginger, crushed garlic, and sugar, to taste.