Description
A quick, flavorful, and satisfying low-carb egg roll in a bowl featuring ground pork, cabbage, and a tangy ginger sesame sauce. Ready in about 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and fits well into low-carb and keto diets.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage (about 300g)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded (about 70g)
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (60ml)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage and carrot, slice the green onions, and mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce (if using), and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Push pork to one side of the pan.
- Add a small drizzle of oil if needed to the empty side of the pan. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shredded cabbage, carrot, and most of the green onions (reserve some for garnish). Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until cabbage is tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Pour the ginger sesame sauce over the pork and veggies. Toss to coat and cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the sauce thicken and flavors meld. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and reserved green onions. Optionally drizzle a little extra sesame oil on top.
Notes
[‘Use fresh ginger for best flavor; frozen grated ginger works in a pinch.’, ‘Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for extra crunch and flavor.’, ‘Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.’, ‘Do not overcook cabbage to keep a nice texture.’, ‘Fish sauce is optional but adds umami depth.’, ‘Make the sauce ahead to save time and enhance flavor.’, ‘For leaner meats like turkey or chicken, add a teaspoon of sesame oil during cooking to keep moist.’, ‘Vegetarian option: swap pork for crumbled tofu or plant-based crumbles and use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of water or broth to keep moist.’, ‘Avoid freezing to maintain cabbage texture and sauce consistency.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: low-carb, egg roll in a bowl, ginger sesame sauce, keto, ground pork, quick dinner, healthy, gluten-free option