Description
Craving Asian-inspired comfort? Sizzling egg roll in a bowl delivers savory ground pork, crisp cabbage, and sesame-ginger notes without traditional wrapper hassle. Dig into this quick, protein-packed meal that brings restaurant flavors straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground pork or ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 head cabbage, shredded
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Sizzle ground pork or turkey in sesame oil over medium heat, methodically crumbling the meat while it browns.
- Introduce diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet, allowing aromatics to release their fragrant essence for approximately 2 minutes.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha, Chinese five-spice powder, and black pepper in a separate container.
- Pour the vibrant sauce over the meat mixture, thoroughly integrating the seasonings for maximum taste distribution.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage and julienned carrots into the skillet, gently stirring and cooking until vegetables reach a perfect tender-crisp consistency, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by sprinkling sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro across the top.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, ensuring a delectable egg roll-inspired culinary experience without the traditional wrapper.
Notes
- Swap ground meat with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s hearty texture and flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and adding extra herbs like fresh basil or mint to boost taste without salt.
- Boost nutrition by incorporating additional colorful vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini, which complement the existing cabbage and carrots.
- For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or enjoy as-is, making this recipe naturally keto and gluten-free friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg