Whole 30 Whole30 Thai Basil-Lime Egg Roll in a Bowl

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Whole 30 Whole30 Thai Basil-Lime Egg Roll in a Bowl

All the bold, craveable flavors of a Thai-inspired egg roll — ginger, basil, lime, a little heat — come together in a single skillet without the wrapper, the deep fryer, or any of the usual ingredient landmines. Ground pork gets browned until deeply savory, then tossed with shredded cabbage and carrot that cook down just enough to stay tender with a satisfying bite. The sauce is where the magic happens: coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, fish sauce adds that umami depth, and fresh lime juice keeps everything bright and punchy. A finishing handful of torn Thai basil makes the whole pan smell incredible and gives it that restaurant-quality lift. Because every component is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — it's compliant straight through without any compromise on flavor. This recipe serves 4, making it a smart choice for meal prep or a fast weeknight dinner that actually feels exciting. Squeeze an extra wedge of lime over your bowl before digging in and you'll wonder why you ever bothered with takeout.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the bowl

1 lb ground pork
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2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
1 medium head green cabbage (about 1 lb), cored and thinly shredded
1 large carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
½ cup fresh thai basil leaves, roughly torn
salt and pepper, to taste

For the sauce

3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes

For serving

lime wedges, for serving (optional)
sliced scallion greens, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until combined. Set aside.
2
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through with no pink remaining, about 7–8 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.

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