Egg Roll in a Bowl is an incredibly tasty, all-in-one-bowl supper that comes together in just 15 minutes. Everything you love about egg rolls without the messy deep fat frying.
Your family is sure to love this homemade version of a traditional takeout favorite.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and Easy - No need to fiddle around with the egg roll wrapper or deep fat fryer with this dish. There isn't much work involved in this dish at all. This Egg Role in a Bowl recipe uses a pre-chopped coleslaw mix and bagged shredded carrots to make this meal stress-free. And if you love quick and easy meal options, check out this 4 Ingredient Potato Soup recipe.
- One Skillet Meal - Easy cleanup is important when making a meal for the whole family. Everything is cooked together in one sauté pan, so there's only one dish to clean up. How easy is that!
- Very Little Prep Work - Nearly every ingredient can be bought at the store, prepped, and ready to go. You can buy shredded carrots and a coleslaw mix in the produce section. What modern times we live in.
- Traditional Egg Roll Flavors - The only thing you are missing when comparing this recipe to traditional egg rolls, is the egg roll wrapper. The tasty filling is full of delicious Asian flavors, like garlic and ginger, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and sesame oil. And if you are looking for more Asian-inspired recipes, give this Salmon Rice Bowl recipe a try.
Key ingredients
Sesame Oil - Sesame oil helps sauté the pork and adds a subtle nuttiness. I’m using toasted sesame oil but you could use any of your favorite cooking oils – vegetable, olive, etc.
Ground Pork - I’m using ground pork because it is traditionally found in egg rolls but you could use any meat – beef, turkey, chicken, or check out the non-meat alternatives in the tips section.
Coleslaw Mix - Coleslaw mix is a great shortcut here! If you can’t find coleslaw mix, very thinly sliced or shredded cabbage will also work.
Carrots - I’m using store-bought shredded carrots because they are drier and hold up better when cooking than freshly shredded carrots. If you shred your carrots at home, make sure to squeeze out some of the extra moisture before adding it to the stir fry.
Garlic and Ginger- Garlic and ginger are classic aromatics – they add great flavor to the egg roll bowl. I’m using grated so they incorporate more smoothly into the bowl. No one wants to bite down on a big piece of ginger!
Soy Sauce - Soy sauce adds an earthy umami flavor and a bit of saltiness.
Sweet Chili Sauce - Sweet chili sauce adds a bit of sweetness and heat to the bowl. Plus, it’s usually served as a dipping sauce for egg rolls so we’re adding a bit of it to the stir fry.
Rice Vinegar - Rice vinegar adds a bit of acidity.
Hoisin (or Oyster) Sauce - Hoisin sauce adds an earthy, smoky flavor that I love with stir-fries! If you don’t have any, don’t worry – this recipe will still be delicious without it.
Sriracha - Sriracha adds a bit of heat. Feel free to add as much or as little as you like.
Sesame Seeds and Green Onion (for garnish) - We love topping this dish with sesame seeds and green onions for a little more texture and a beautiful presentation.
Step by step instructions
Add the sesame oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until no pink remains.
In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, and sriracha.
Next add 4 cups of coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, garlic, ginger, and sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes or just until the vegetables are warmed through.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the last cup of coleslaw mix. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Enjoy immediately.
Best tips
You can swap out the ground pork for any meat you like. Ground beef, turkey, chicken, or lamb would all taste delicious. Our honey garlic salmon bites would also work perfectly in this recipe.
For a vegetarian egg roll bowl, swap the ground pork for 4 eggs and scramble the eggs in step 1 – continue with the recipe as written.
For a vegan egg roll bowl, use tempeh or shredded pressed tofu in step 1. Also, keep in mind that most hoisin sauces are vegan – but the oyster sauce is not.
Feel free to add as much as you like to this bowl – you could add shelled edamame, diced red bell pepper, and mixed vegetables – the possibilities are endless.
Storage instructions
Store any leftover egg roll bowl in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
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📖 Recipe
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 5 cups coleslaw mix divided
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin or oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Add the sesame oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until no pink remains.
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, and sriracha.
- Next add 4 cups of coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, garlic, ginger, and sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes or just until the vegetables are warmed through.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the last cup of coleslaw mix. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can swap out the ground pork for any meat you like. Ground beef, turkey, chicken, or lamb would all taste delicious.
- For a vegetarian egg roll bowl, swap the ground pork for 4 eggs and scramble the eggs in step 1 – continue with the recipe as written.
- For a vegan egg roll bowl, use tempeh or shredded pressed tofu in step 1. Also, remember that most hoisin sauces are vegan – but the oyster sauce is not.
- Feel free to add as much as you like to this bowl – you could add shelled edamame, diced red bell pepper, and mixed vegetables – the possibilities are endless.
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