Egg Roll in a Bowl
All the flavor of an egg roll without the wrapper: ground pork, cabbage, garlic and ginger stir-fried in a savory sauce. Low-carb and ready in 20 minutes.
25% of it needs you at the counter
- Hands-on
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 22 g
- Per serving
- $2.07
Why this recipe works
This deconstructed egg roll is a favorite low-carb dinner, but it is really just a delicious, fast stir-fry. Serve it over rice if carbs are welcome at your table.
- Bagged coleslaw mix means there is almost nothing to chop.
- Cooking the cabbage just until wilted keeps a little crunch, like the filling of a fresh egg roll.
- Sesame oil added at the end keeps its toasty flavor.
Ingredients
For the sauce
To serve
You will need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
Method
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Brown the pork
Cook the pork in the skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
Add aromatics
Add the scallion whites, garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
Wilt the cabbage
Add the coleslaw mix, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sriracha and toss until the cabbage is wilted but still has some crunch.
Finish
Turn off the heat, stir in the sesame oil, and top with the scallion greens and sesame seeds.
Techniques in this recipe
- Fish and seafood145°F / 63°C
- Pork chops, tenderloin, whole cuts of beef145°F / 63°C
- Ground beef, pork and sausage160°F / 71°C
- Chicken and turkey (all cuts)165°F / 74°C
Source: USDA safe minimum internal temperatures. Measure the thickest part, away from bone. Is it done? Safe temperatures
The internal temperatures that tell you chicken, pork, beef, fish and ground meat are cooked safely, and when to pull them early for juicier results.
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Cook's notes
- If your pork releases a lot of fat, spoon some off before adding the cabbage.
- Top with a drizzle of spicy mayo (mayonnaise mixed with sriracha) for egg roll dipping-sauce vibes.
- Keeps 3 days in the fridge and reheats well, making it a good lunch.
Nutrition per serving
350 calories
$2.07 estimated cost per serving
Where the calories come from
| Protein | 25% of calories | 22 g |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 10% of calories | 9 g |
| Fat | 64% of calories | 25 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sodium | 510 mg |
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredients and amounts; not lab-tested. Cost estimated from average US retail prices.
Questions people ask
Is egg roll in a bowl keto?
It is low in carbs, with about 8 grams per serving. Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and skip the sriracha's sugar if you are strict.
Can I use fresh cabbage?
Yes. Use about 6 cups of thinly sliced green cabbage and a shredded carrot.
How do I make it gluten-free?
Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and check that your sriracha is gluten-free.
