Egg Roll In A Bowl (Print Version)
Classic egg roll flavors reimagined as a quick low-carb skillet meal with savory pork and crisp vegetables in sesame-ginger sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb ground pork
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
03 - 1/2 small onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
07 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
10 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Toppings
12 - 1 tsp sesame seeds
13 - Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and onion is translucent.
03 - Add coleslaw mix to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the pork and vegetables. Toss to coat evenly and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It delivers all the savory comfort of an egg roll in about 20 minutes with way less cleanup
- The coleslaw mix shortcut means you skip all the vegetable chopping while keeping that perfect crunch
02 -
- The coleslaw mix releases water as it cooks, so don't panic if the pan looks a little wet initially
- Sesame oil is potent, so measure carefully rather than free pouring like you might with olive oil
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on
- Grate your ginger against the grain so you don't get tough fibrous strings in your dinner