Deconstructed Egg Roll Stir Fry Bowl – Ground Pork & Cabbage

All the flavors of an egg roll without the wrapper

This “deconstructed” bowl strips away the wrapper and frying step but preserves the core components: savory pork, cabbage, carrots, garlic, and a punchy soy-ginger sauce. Many “Egg Roll in a Bowl” recipes do exactly that — they capture the flavors, skip the deep frying.

How a stir fry bowl balances protein, veggies, and sauce

Bowls like this shine because they’re high in vegetables, protein, and flavor, all in one pan. The pork provides richness, cabbage gives crunch and bulk, and the sauce ties it together. You can even serve it over rice or noodles to round out a meal. The Kitchn version of egg roll in a bowl emphasizes exactly this: “savory ground meat and lots of shredded vegetables.”

Ingredients for Deconstructed Egg Roll Stir Fry Bowl with Ground Pork, Cabbage & Ginger-Soy Sauce

Here’s a tested ingredient list for about 4 servings:

These ingredients combine common pantry flavors with Asian staples; similar builds appear in many egg roll bowl recipes.

How to Make Deconstructed Egg Roll Stir Fry Bowl with Ground Pork, Cabbage & Ginger-Soy Sauce

Browning the pork and aromatics

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil (neutral or sesame).
2. Add the ground pork, breaking it apart. Cook until browned and nearly cooked through (4–5 minutes).
3. Push the pork to one side, and add onion. Sauté until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook another 30 seconds until aromatic.

Cooking cabbage & vegetables, adding sauce, finishing

4. Add the carrot and shredded cabbage. Stir to combine, cook 3–4 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt but still has bite.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, (optional sugar), oyster/fish sauce (if using), and water or broth.
6. Pour sauce into skillet. Stir thoroughly, coating pork and vegetables. Cook another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and ingredients are heated through.
7. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust salt or pepper.
8. Serve in bowls, topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional crispy wonton strips.

Tips & Troubleshooting for a Perfect Stir Fry Bowl

Avoiding soggy cabbage & watery sauce

• Don’t overcook the cabbage — aim for tender-crisp.
• Use low sodium soy sauce; add salt last.
• Add a small amount of water or broth only if sauce needs loosening.
• If sauce is too thin, remove pork & cabbage, and reduce sauce alone for a minute or two.

How to get depth of flavor in simple ingredients

• Use fresh garlic and ginger (not powders).
• Add a bit of oyster sauce or fish sauce for umami.
• Let pork brown well before adding sauce (browning adds flavor).
• Allow flavors to meld a minute off heat if possible.

Quick Tips Table

Variations & Serving Ideas for the Stir Fry Bowl

• Protein swap: Use ground chicken, turkey, or beef.
• Add vegetables: Shredded Brussels sprouts, bell pepper, snap peas.
• Spicy twist: Add Sriracha, red pepper flakes, or chili garlic sauce.
• Noodle or rice bowl: Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or rice noodles.
• Low-carb option: Serve over cauliflower rice or zoodles.
• Garnish ideas: Crispy wonton strips, crushed peanuts, lime wedges, cilantro.

Storage, Reheating & Meal Prep Tips

• Refrigeration: Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Freezing may soften cabbage texture; best to freeze pork and re-add fresh veggies when reheating.
• Reheating: Warm in skillet over medium heat. Add splash of broth or water if too dry.
• Meal prep: Cook pork ahead, store separately. Assemble veggies and sauce day-of for freshness.

Nutrition & Health Insights

Estimated Nutrition (per serving, 4 servings)

These are rough estimates based on typical portions and sauces used.

Healthier swaps & ingredient tweaks

• Use lean ground pork or ground turkey to reduce fat.
• Use reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari.
• Increase cabbage-to-meat ratio for more vegetables.
• Use coconut aminos for a soy-free version.
• Skip or limit the crispy wonton topping to reduce grease.

External link: For protein and diet guidance, see Healthline’s nutrition on pork and lean meats

FAQs

Deconstructed Egg Roll Stir Fry Bowl with Ground Pork, Cabbage & Ginger-Soy Sauce

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All the flavor of an egg roll, deconstructed in a stir fry bowl with ground pork, cabbage, carrots and a bright ginger-soy sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Stir Fry:

1 lb (450g) ground pork (85/15 blend for best flavor)

1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced (≈ 4 cups)

1 medium carrot, shredded or julienned

½ small onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola or avocado)

For the Ginger-Soy Sauce:

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)

1 tablespoon oyster sauce or fish sauce (optional, for umami depth)

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon water or chicken broth

For Garnish:

2 green onions, sliced

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Crispy wonton strips or baked wonton chips (optional

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Instructions

1. Brown the Pork
   Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and ground pork. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spatula (about 4–5 minutes).
2. Add Aromatics
   Stir in diced onion and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add Vegetables
   Add shredded cabbage and carrot. Stir fry 3–4 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt but remains crisp.
4. Mix the Sauce
   In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, oyster/fish sauce, pepper, and water/broth.
5. Combine & Cook
   Pour sauce over the pork and veggies. Stir well and cook another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and everything is coated.
7. Serve
   Remove from heat. Top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and optional crispy wonton strips. Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.

Notes

Low-carb option: Serve over cauliflower rice.
Protein swap: Ground chicken or turkey works great.
For extra flavor: Add a pinch of chili flakes or Sriracha for spice.
Make-ahead tip: Prep veggies and sauce in advance to cook in under 10 minutes.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Dinner / Oven Bake
• Method: Main Course / Dinner
• Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion

Nutrition

• Calories: ~420 kcal
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 850 mg (varies by sauce)
• Fat: 25 g
• Carbohydrates: 22 g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 23 g