homemade egg roll in a bowl
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar or alternative sweetener (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Optional: cooked rice or cauliflower rice for serving
Instructions:
- Cook the Ground Meat:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground pork or chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Remove excess fat if needed.
- Add Aromatics and Vegetables:
- Push the cooked meat to the side of the skillet and add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the center. Cook until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded carrots and cabbage, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce, sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer and Finish:
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more soy sauce, Sriracha, or salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve:
- Spoon the homemade egg roll filling into bowls.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot as is or over cooked rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information (per serving without rice):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 960mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 24g
This homemade egg roll in a bowl captures all the flavors of a traditional egg roll without the wrapper, making it a low-carb and delicious meal option that’s quick and easy to prepare!
