Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

This egg roll in a bowl recipe brings all the comforting flavours of a classic takeaway egg roll into one simple, wholesome dish. It is savoury, lightly sweet, and full of crunch from fresh vegetables, with juicy mince and warming garlic and ginger throughout. The texture is tender yet crisp, and the flavours are bold without being heavy. It is an easy, one-pan recipe that takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

For the bowl base

• 500g pork mince or chicken mince
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 small onion, finely diced

For the vegetables and sauce

• 1 small white cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar or honey
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

To finish

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Chilli flakes or chilli oil, optional

How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

• Prepare the pan: Place a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and sesame oil and allow them to warm gently.
• Cook the mince: Add the pork or chicken mince to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through.
• Add aromatics: Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
• Add vegetables: Add the shredded cabbage and grated carrot. Toss everything together and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften but still keep a little bite.
• Season the dish: Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir well so everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Finish and serve: Remove from the heat. Sprinkle over spring onions and sesame seeds. Add chilli flakes or chilli oil if you like extra heat.

Tips

How do I stop the dish from becoming watery?

Cook the cabbage over medium-high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan. This helps excess moisture evaporate quickly.

Can I make this lower in sodium?

Use low-sodium soy sauce and taste before adding extra salt. The flavours will still be well balanced.

What mince works best?

Pork gives the most authentic flavour, but chicken or turkey mince works well for a lighter version.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve on its own as a low-carb main meal
• Spoon over steamed rice or noodles for a heartier dish
• Top with a fried egg for extra richness

Storage

Room temperature

This dish should not be kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave until piping hot.

Freezing

Freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 390 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Protein: 27g
• Fat: 24g
• Saturated fat: 7g
• Sodium: 820mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

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