Looking for a fast meal to make on those busy weeknights? Then this unstuffed egg roll in a bowl recipe just might be the dish you’re looking for. Grab a skillet and in 20 minutes you can have this family friendly meal on the table in a flash.
This great recipe combines all the flavors found in a traditional egg roll but without the carb egg roll wrapper and the grease from being deep fried. You can eat this as it is over serve it over rice or cauliflower rice if you follow a keto diet.
Unstuffed Egg Roll In A Bowl
While I love egg rolls I don’t like all the extra work that goes into trying to make them. Not to mention all the extra calories that come from frying them. Sorry but baked eggs rolls just aren’t as crispy as a traditional deep fried classic egg roll that you get at your local restaurants.
After seeing recipes for unstuffed egg rolls pop up on the internet I decided to take a recipe for typical egg rolls that I’ve used in the past and just served it up in a bowl. The whole family loved it! Give this easy recipe a try. I’m sure you will love it too!
This can be easily whipped up in a single skillet in about 15 minutes. Not only do you get to have your eggrolls and eat them too! But, you can do it quickly. Perfect for those nights when you are short on time and want to get dinner on the table quickly.
Ingredients for unstuffed egg rolls in a bowl:
- Ground pork – restaurant egg rolls typically contain pork but you can easily swap this for other ground meat. See the FAQ section for suggestions.
- Bag of coleslaw mix – pre shredded coleslaw mix can be found in the bagged salad section of most local grocery stores. You can use the traditional mix (green cabbage with shredded cabbage) or go for the tri color mix (green cabbage, `matchstick carrots and red cabbage). Both taste delicious in this recipe. You can also substitute a small head of cabbage in place of the shredded coleslaw mix if desired.
- Soy sauce – I often use low sodium soy sauce. You can use regular soy sauce or even coconut aminos or tamari sauce.
- Fish sauce – look for this in the same section where you find your soy sauce in your local grocery store. It adds a savory flavor to the dish and doesn’t taste fishy at all.
- Toasted sesame oil – don’t skip this ingredient or use plain sesame oil. Toasted sesame oil has an incredible flavor, nutty that you only get from the sesame seeds being toasted before they press them. It adds a flavor that you often find in Asian dishes and you won’t want to leave this out.
- Spices – garlic powder and ground ginger. You can substitute fresh garlic or fresh ginger in place of the powdered spices.
- Green onions – top your finished egg roll in a bowl with some green onions for a burst of flavor
- Sesame seeds – we like to sprinkle a bit on top of each bowl. While the toasted sesame oil adds the flavor the whole sesame seeds adds to the look of the dish.
Talk about a super easy list of ingredients!
The prep time is quick. No need to chop or dice anything if you use a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix found in most grocery stores. All of my local stores carry Fresh Express bagged coleslaw mixes. I love using the tri color mix as the red cabbage adds a nice touch of color to the dish.
Directions to make Unstuffed Egg Rolls In A Bowl:
In a large skillet brown the ground pork over a medium heat. Make sure to break it up while cooking so it is in small crumbles.
Add the coleslaw mix to the pan and stir in. Turn the heat down to medium low and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the coleslaw has softened a bit.
Turn the heat down to medium low and add the remaining ingredients (soy sauce, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic and ginger).
Stir well.
Cook another 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Turn off heat and enjoy!
What can I serve with unstuffed egg roll in a bowl?
We like to eat is as is or serve it over white rice or brown rice. We sometimes even serve it over chow mein noodles. You can also keep it keto by serving it over cauliflower rice.
Can you make egg roll in a bowl with other types of ground meat?
Yes! You can easily use other types of ground meat in this dish. It tastes just as delicious using ground chicken, lean ground turkey or even ground beef. The Asian flavors work well with all of them.
How long is egg roll in a bowl good for?
Left overs will easily last 3 to 5 days in a container with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator.
If you don’t have an airtight container make sure to use plastic wrap to cover your container. The rice will dry out if it is not well sealed.
Can you freeze egg roll in a bowl?
Yes you can easily freeze this recipe!
It also makes a great meal prep meal. I like to double the recipe and place the extra portions in lunch size containers to store in the freezer. Whenever I need a quick lunch or dinner meal I take a container out. Use a freezer safe container and don’t forget to mark the date on the container. Unstuffed egg roll in a bowl can last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Is this recipe gluten free?
You can easily make this recipe gluten free by using a gluten free soy sauce. Always check the label of your soy sauce to ensure that it is gluten free. Not every soy sauce is.
Is this recipe a keto recipe?
Yes this recipe makes a perfect low carb meal. This deconstructed version of an egg roll is a great option for those following a keto or low-carb diet since all the delicious fillings aren’t wrapped up in the high carb wrapper.
Serve it as it is or over cauliflower rice to keep it keto. Each bowl has just 6 grams of net carbs per serving. If you love traditional egg rolls then you will love this keto egg roll in a bowl!
Want to save time making your cauliflower rice? There are now cauliflower rice mixtures available in most freezer sections. You can also make it yourself including prepping cauliflower rice for the freezer.
I’m a fan of saving money by doing things for myself when possible. But I also know that having some of these ready made items on hand can be a time saver AND keep you on track. I’m glad that there are now more keto friendly items becoming available at local stores.
Is this dish spicy?
This recipe isn’t spicy at all. However, you can easily add a little heat to it by sprinkling on some crushed red pepper, adding a dash of sriracha sauce, hot sauce or even a small amount of garlic chili paste.
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Unstuffed Egg Roll In A Bowl
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 16 ounce bag of shredded coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 3 Green Onions
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet brown the ground pork over a medium heat. Make sure to break it up while cooking so it is in small crumbles.
- Add the coleslaw mix to the pan and stir in. Turn the heat down to medium low and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the coleslaw has softened a bit.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and add the remaining ingredients (soy sauce, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic and ginger). Stir well. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Turn off heat and enjoy!
- If desired, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve as is or serve over white rice, brown rice, chow mein noodles or cauliflower rice.
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