The Best Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe | Modernmealmakeover.com (2024)

This Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe is a quick and easy recipe that creates a delicious and healthy deconstructed egg roll. It can be made in under 20 minutes and will easily satisfy your egg roll craving without all of the carbs and calories.

What is an egg roll in a bowl? It is basically an inside out egg roll! All of the ingredients from the inside of an egg roll are deconstructed and served in a bowl rather than wrapped and fried. It is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this popular Asian side dish! Our quick and easy Egg Roll In A Bowl recipe has all the flavors of an egg roll, minus the extra carbs and calories. This healthy Chinese recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and has the most delicious spicy mayo sauce to drizzle on top. It’s an addictive Asian lunch or dinner recipe that the whole family will love.

This egg roll in a bowl recipe is definitely the best egg roll recipe that I have tried! It is very simple to make, making it a great option for a weeknight family dinner. You will start by making your spicy mayo sauce. This sauce really tops off the recipe and gives your egg roll bowl a zesty, delicious coating. To make this tasty sauce, combine your mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and set it aside. Once your sauce is made, you can move on to the mixture for the filling. Start by sauteing your garlic, then adding in your ground pork and ginger. While this is cooking, you can mix up your soy sauce mixture. After the pork is cooked, all you have left to do is mix it all together! You will have delicious egg roll bowls ready to serve in under 30 minutes!

This Egg Roll In A Bowl is a one skillet meal that takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. I love to make recipes that are healthy, satisfying, and delicious, but don’t take a ton of time to make or require a lot of clean up. One skillet meals are my go to when we have a busy week ahead, and I don’t have a ton of time to cook. Whenever we go out to eat, I love to order egg rolls as an appetizer, and I usually end up eating all of them. I love that this classic Chinese appetizer can be made healthier, but still have all the classic flavors. If you love Asian recipes as much as we do, you are going to love our Teriyaki Chicken Casserole and Orange Chicken recipe.

Why You’ll Love this Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

• It is the best egg roll recipe if you are looking to cut down on calories but still want to enjoy this delicious Chinese appetizer.
• This egg roll in a bowl recipe can be made in under 30 minutes and will serve your whole family.
• These deconstructed egg rolls are actually very filling! They can serve as a stand alone meal.
• This egg roll recipe is a “one skillet” dinner, so cleanup is a breeze!
• You can use a store bought coleslaw mixture for these egg rolls.
• Your whole family will love these tasty inside out egg roll bowls.

Ingredients for Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

• Olive Oil: I like to use extra virgin olive oil for this egg roll recipe, but vegetable or coconut oil work well.
• Ground Pork: Ground pork sausage, ground pork, or ground chicken all work well. I personally love the flavor of pork sausage in this egg roll bowl.
• Minced Garlic: Minced garlic in a jar works well
• Ginger: I used ground ginger in this egg roll recipe because it’s a spice I always have on hand. You can always use fresh grated ginger if you prefer.
• Coleslaw Mix: I like to use the shredded coleslaw mix with purple cabbage and shredded carrots.
• Green Onions: Sliced greens onions are great for sprinkling on top of the egg roll in a bowl. It adds great flavor and color to the dish.
• Soy Sauce: I always use low sodium soy sauce to cut down on the salt content.
• Sesame Oil: Sesame oil is found down the Asian isle of your local grocery store.
• Rice Vinegar: I like to use rice vinegar in Asian inspired dishes, because it has a mild and slightly sweet flavor. It is especially good on these egg rolls in a bowl.
• Red Pepper Flakes (optional): Red pepper flakes are optional. If you like spice feel free to add it, but leave it out if you don’t like spicy food.
• Sesame Seeds: Sesame seeds are used as a garnish (optional)
• Spicy Mayo Sauce
• Mayonnaise: I like to use light mayonnaise to cut down on the fat.
• Sriracha: Add more or less to taste.
• Rice Vinegar: Adds a sweet flavor to the mayo and compliments the spiciness from the siracha.
• Soy Sauce: Like I said above, use low sodium soy sauce in this egg roll in a bowl recipe.
• Sesame Oil: Has a nutty taste and is common in Asian recipes.

How to make this Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

• In a small mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set spicy mayo sauce aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot add oil and minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add ground pork and ginger to the skillet and cook it until brown and a little crispy, and most of the fat and liquid has evaporated from the skillet. There should not be any extra liquid in the pan.
• While the pork is cooking, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl.
• Once the pork is thoroughly cooked add coleslaw mix and soy sauce mixture. Sauté the veggies until they start to wilt and become tender.
• Remove skillet from heat. Transfer egg roll in a bowl to individual serving bowls and drizzle spicy mayo sauce on top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Tips for making Egg roll in a Bowl

• For an even healthier bowl substitute ground pork with ground chicken, ground turkey, or lean ground beef.
• Replace soy sauce with coconut aminos if you are on a whole 30 diet or need it to be gluten free.
• If you can’t find pre-packaged coleslaw at the grocery store, you can make your own. Thinly slice green and red cabbage and sliced carrots. You will need a total of 4 cups chopped cabbage and carrots.
• This is a great meal prep recipe. Prep on a Sunday, make a double batch, divide it into individual meal prep containers, and enjoy throughout the week as a salad, side, or snack.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

If ground pork is not your preference, try these egg roll bowls with ground chicken instead.

For some extra spice in your egg roll in a bowl, add a little more red pepper flakes or sriracha.

What to Serve/Pair with this Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

This egg roll in a bowl recipe serves as a great stand alone meal, but you could also serve it with a side of rice. I like to serve white rice and make a little extra spicy mayo sauce to mix into it. My whole family loves this! If you want your egg roll bowl to be a side or an appetizer rather than a meal itself, you can serve it with these delicious Asian Glazed Meatballs. They really complement the flavors in the egg roll bowl.

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe FAQ’s

If I change the meat will it change the taste of my egg roll bowl?

No, because the flavors added into this bowl are pretty strong, changing the meat won’t make a huge difference. Some ground meats do get greasier than others, though, so that is something to keep in mind.

Do I have to use store-bought slaw for these egg rolls in a bowl?

No, you don’t have to use store-bought, but I think that it is much easier this way!

Is there a way to add a little extra crunch to this egg roll in a bowl?

Yes! The sesame seeds on top add a nice crunch in a way that doesn’t overpower the flavor. If you are really missing the crunch of a true egg roll, sprinkle a few Crispy Chinese Noodles on top of your bowl.

Other Asian Style Recipes You’ll Enjoy

Slow Cooker Asian Style Pork Recipe

Takeout Worthy Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe

Applebee’s Crispy Wonton Tacos

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4 Comments

1. Kelly

   March 31, 2021 at 6:37 pm ·Reply

   
   When do you add the ginger?

   • April

     April 1, 2021 at 8:56 pm ·Reply

     Add the ginger to the skillet with the pork. Recipe has been updated, thank you.

2. Angy

   April 19, 2022 at 5:07 pm ·Reply

   
   My family loved it!! Wish I could include a photo. Just enough kick. Yummy!

   • April King

     April 19, 2022 at 9:05 pm ·Reply

     Angy, I am so glad your family love the recipe. Thank you for sharing.