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Homemade Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe filled with ground pork, sautéed cabbage, carrots, and purple cabbage, topped with a crispy-edged sunny-side-up egg and fresh green onions.

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

A fast, flavorful, one-pan “deconstructed egg roll” made with savory ground pork, tender-crisp cabbage, garlic, ginger, and a simple soy-based sauce. All the taste of Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe with none of the rolling or frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keyword: Egg roll air fryer, Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe, Egg rolls recipe, Keto recipes, Salmon bowl, Simply Recipes, Spring roll bowl
Cost: $12

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or wok (For browning pork and cooking vegetables)
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula (To break meat into crumbles)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables)
  • As needed Measuring spoons

🛒 Ingredients

Main Bowl

  • 1 pound Ground pork - Swap with turkey/chicken if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil - Or oil of choice
  • 4 cups Shredded cabbage - Green or purple
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced - Fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced - Makes best flavor
  • 4 Green onions, sliced - Whites for cooking, greens for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce - Or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Fish sauce - Optional but adds depth
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional heat

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • ½ cup Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 whole Bell pepper, thinly sliced - Any color
  • Water chestnuts - For crunch
  • Bamboo shoots

For Serving

  • Sesame seeds - Topping
  • Extra green onions
  • Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • Lime wedges
  • Crushed peanuts - Optional

📋 Instructions

  • Heat skillet over medium-high. Add sesame oil, then ground pork. Break into small crumbles and cook 5–7 minutes until browned. Remove pork with slotted spoon, leaving about 2 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions. Stir 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  • Add cabbage and carrots. Stir frequently for 5–7 minutes until wilted but still crisp.
  • Return pork to skillet. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes (optional). Cook 2–3 more minutes to blend flavors.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in green onion tops. Serve with sesame seeds, lime, sauce, or preferred toppings.

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl (~250–300 g) | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3500IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg