Description
This Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe is a quick and delicious low-carb dish that captures the flavors of an egg roll without the wrapper. Featuring ground pork, crunchy water chestnuts, and a savory-sweet sauce, it’s perfect for a healthy, easy weeknight meal. The combination of sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin, and sriracha gives it a balance of umami, sweetness, and heat, and the fresh green onions and black sesame seeds add beautiful garnish and texture.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 lb. ground pork (can substitute with ground chicken, ground beef, or ground turkey)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 8 oz water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
- ½ cup grated or matchstick carrots
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sriracha
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnishes and Sauce
- Black sesame seeds
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 Tablespoons sriracha (for sriracha mayo)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes, gently stirring to prevent burning.
- Cook Ground Meat: Add the ground pork (or your choice of ground meat) to the skillet. Cook while stirring frequently until meat is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess liquid if necessary to prevent sogginess.
- Add Aromatics and Water Chestnuts: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped water chestnuts. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring continuously to release the flavors.
- Combine Sauces: Pour in the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the meat and vegetables with the flavorful sauce base.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the coleslaw mix and shredded carrots to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted and vegetables are tender but still maintain some crunch.
- Adjust Seasoning & Garnish: Remove skillet from heat and taste to adjust seasoning if needed. Top with thinly sliced green onions and sprinkle black sesame seeds over the dish for texture and flavor.
- Prepare Sriracha Mayo: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with 1-2 tablespoons of sriracha sauce, adjusting the spice level to your preference. Stir until smooth and well combined. Drizzle this spicy mayo over servings before eating for a creamy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- You can swap ground pork for ground chicken, beef, or turkey according to preference or dietary needs.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content if desired.
- Adjust sriracha quantities in the dish and mayo to control the heat level.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts or water chestnuts as garnish.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve on its own for a low-carb meal or alongside steamed rice for a more filling option.
