Pork Spring Roll-Inspired Bowls
with Crispy Shallots- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Soy
- Mustard
We're transforming everyone's favourite appetizer into a delicious dinner! This deconstructed spring roll bowl is packed with soft, fluffy jasmine rice; crispy shallots; savoury, sticky pork and crunchy slaw. Top it all with a drizzle of plum sauce.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Pork
28 g
Crispy Shallots
(Contains: Sulphites, Wheat)
1 tbsp
Black Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
170 g
Coleslaw Cabbage Mix
1 tbsp
Sesame Oil
(Contains: Sesame)
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
30 g
Ginger
4 tbsp
Plum Sauce
¼ cup
Hoisin Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Sesame, Mustard)
2 unit
Green Onion
1 tbsp
Rice Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
2 unit
Garlic, cloves
Not included in your delivery
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
¼ tsp
Sugar*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Peel, then grate 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) ginger.Heat a medium pot over medium heat.When hot, add sesame oil, then 1 tsp (2 tsp) ginger and rice. Cook, stirring often, until rice is toasted, 2-3 min.Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. Bring to a boil over high.Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.Remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Meanwhile, thinly slice green onions. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Add coleslaw cabbage mix, vinegar, green onions, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar to a large bowl.Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then pork. Cook, breaking up pork into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.**Add garlic, hoisin sauce and remaining ginger. Cook, stirring often, until pork is coated, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in sesame seeds. Divide rice between bowls. Top with pork and slaw. Drizzle plum sauce over top. Sprinkle with crispy shallots.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The combination of savoury pork, tangy slaw, and sweet sauces is widely enjoyed; some reviewers found the overall dish a touch too sweet or slightly bland.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this a quick and straightforward weeknight meal, and several noted it was easy enough for kids and beginner cooks to tackle.
- Suggestions: Reduce the hoisin or plum sauce if you prefer less sweetness; some reviewers added soy sauce, a splash of extra rice vinegar, or chilli for a better savoury-spicy balance. Consider cooking the cabbage and carrots briefly with the pork if you prefer a warmer, more cohesive dish rather than a cold slaw topping.
- Leftovers: This dish reheats beautifully — several reviewers noted the flavours deepen and improve the next day.
- Toppings: The crispy shallots were a standout favourite for their crunch and flavour; some reviewers swapped in bean sprouts for a lighter finish.
