Egg Roll Bowl
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Egg Roll Bowl
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a sauce of tamari, sweet chili sauce, fresh minced garlic, ginger, black pepper, and sesame oil, combining salty, sweet, and aromatic flavors. Ground pork is cooked with the white parts of green onions until browned, developing a savory base. Adding coleslaw mix and the remaining green onions softens the cabbage mixture as it absorbs the sauce.
Once cooked, the mixture is served over white rice and garnished with spicy mayo (mayonnaise flavored with sriracha and sesame oil) and sesame seeds, creating layers of flavor and contrasting textures. The cabbage cooks down from a crisp slaw to tender, slightly saucy pieces that complement the ground pork. The spicy mayo adds creaminess and a mild heat.
Although the coleslaw may appear abundant initially, it reduces substantially during cooking. This dish provides a practical and flavorful way to enjoy egg roll flavors without the wrapper, suitable for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. The spicy mayo can be adjusted to taste or replaced with standard mayo.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 bunch green onions sliced, green and white parts separated
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix make sure to get the one with red and green cabbage and carrots
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup tamari sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 inches ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Serving
- white rice cooked
- mayonnaise see notes for recipe, spicy
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork and the white parts of the green onions. Cook until pork is brown all the way through.
- Add coleslaw mix, the rest of the green onion, and the sauce. Stir until the cabbage cooks down.
- To assemble the bowl layer rice, egg roll filling, spicy mayo, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Spicy mayo is made by mixing ½ cup mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons sriracha and a dash of sesame oil.
- The coleslaw mix will reduce in volume significantly once cooked, so use the full amount as indicated.
- Nutrition information excludes the white rice base; adjust servings accordingly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1087mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 183IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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