Stir-Fried Egg Roll Filling with Chinese Five-Spice

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A quick stir-fry featuring classic egg roll ingredients enhanced with aromatic Chinese five-spice for deep flavor. This chinese-inspired stir fry ready in about 25 minutes pairs ground pork, shredded cabbage, grated carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for 4-5 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add 1.5 cups shredded cabbage and 1/2 cup grated carrot to the skillet, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften but retain some crunch.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper over the mixture, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the filling.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and fold in 1/4 cup sliced green onions just before serving or using as egg roll filling.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Egg Roll Filling with Chinese Five-Spice take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Egg Roll Filling with Chinese Five-Spice?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Egg Roll Filling with Chinese Five-Spice?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Stir-Fried Egg Roll Filling with Chinese Five-Spice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Stir-Fried Egg Roll Filling with Chinese Five-Spice?

Chinese stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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