Grandma Nena’s Lumpia and Pancit
This meal comes from a grandmother who made it long before her family moved to the US. It is a favorite for friends and family.
It includes fried meat rolls and stir fried noodles. These two dishes are served together with a simple garlic dip.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 12, 2026Share
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This meal comes from a grandmother who made it long before her family moved to the US. It is a favorite for friends and family.
It includes fried meat rolls and stir fried noodles. These two dishes are served together with a simple garlic dip.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 14
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 pound boneless pork sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
0.5 head cabbage, shredded
4 carrots, diced
0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 pinches monosodium glutamate (MSG)
0.125 cup all-purpose flour
0.125 cup water
30 spring roll wrappers
1 quart oil for frying
1 (8 ounce) package dry pancit (Canton) noodles
1 cup apple cider vinegar
4 cloves chopped garlic
Instructions
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1
Boil 2 quarts of water. Cook chicken for 10 to 15 minutes. Keep the water to use as stock later. Let the chicken cool and cut it into small cubes.
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Brown the pork in a large pan. Add the chicken, cabbage, and carrots. Cook on medium heat until the cabbage is soft. Set the mix aside to cool.
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Mix flour and water in a bowl to make a glue. Put a line of filling on each wrapper. Roll them up and seal the edge with the glue. Save some filling for the noodles.
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Heat 1/2 to 1 inch of oil in a pan. Fry the rolls until they are golden brown. Stand them up in a bowl with paper towels to drain.
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Put the saved filling back on the stove. Mix in the pancit noodles. Pour in the chicken stock and cook until the noodles are soft.
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6
Crush garlic with a spoon or pestle. Mix the garlic into the vinegar. Serve this in small bowls to use as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 12g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 45mg
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Sodium 346mg
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Total Carbohydrate 39g
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Dietary Fiber 6g
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Protein 22g
* 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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