Crispy Egg Roll in a Bowl – Better Than Takeout

Make the best Crispy Egg Roll in a Bowl at home in just 20 minutes! This healthier, better-than-takeout version is packed with flavor and easy to customize. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Refreshing Lemon Ginger Wellness Water Recipe for Summer and Fresh Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Ready in 10 Minutes.

What You'll Need for Crispy Egg Roll in a Bowl – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 small cabbage
• 2 medium carrots
• 4 green onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Chopped green onions
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Crispy Egg Roll in a Bowl – Better Than Takeout

1. Prepare ingredients: Finely chop garlic and ginger. Thinly slice cabbage and carrots using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Mince green onions.
2. Cook the pork: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir-fry the veggies: Add cabbage, carrots, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and slightly browned.
4. Add seasonings: Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha (if using), and sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve: Transfer to bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Egg Roll in a Bowl – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Cook just before serving.

Freezing Crispy Egg Roll in a Bowl – Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked Egg Roll in a Bowl for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until warmed through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use a small cabbage for better texture. It's easier to slice and cooks more evenly.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground chicken or turkey for the pork.
• Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Cook just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your cabbage is too soft, add a splash of water to the skillet and cook for another minute or two.

Crispy Egg Roll in a Bowl – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Low Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 small cabbage
• 2 medium carrots
• 4 green onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger

Seasonings

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Sesame seeds
• Chopped green onions
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients: Finely chop garlic and ginger. Thinly slice cabbage and carrots using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Mince green onions.
2. Cook the pork: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir-fry the veggies: Add cabbage, carrots, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and slightly browned.
4. Add seasonings: Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha (if using), and sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve: Transfer to bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use a small cabbage for better texture. It's easier to slice and cooks more evenly.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground chicken or turkey for the pork.
• Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Cook just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your cabbage is too soft, add a splash of water to the skillet and cook for another minute or two.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked Egg Roll in a Bowl for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until warmed through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Cook just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 10g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 850mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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