This is everything you love about a spring roll, without any of the rolling. Pork mince and crunchy slaw get tossed in a savoury soy, oyster and hoisin sauce, then mixed through vermicelli noodles for a quick, saucy bowl.
A bag of dry slaw mix does all the chopping, so it comes together in about 25 minutes. It is the lazy weeknight version of a spring roll, and honestly it is the best bit anyway, all that tasty filling without the fuss of wrapping and frying.
Top it with peanuts, green onion and a bit of chilli, and dinner is done.
Why You’ll Love It
It is fast, ready in about 25 minutes, and it uses a bag of slaw mix so there is barely any chopping. It has all the savoury spring roll flavour without the rolling or frying, it is a great way to feed the family a saucy noodle bowl, and it is easy to customise with your favourite toppings. It is a genuine lazy weeknight winner.
The Shortcut That Makes It Work
A bag of dry slaw mix is the shortcut. Instead of shredding cabbage and carrot yourself, you tip in ready made slaw, so all the veg prep is done. Add the mince and three sauces from the pantry, toss through the noodles, and you have spring roll flavour in a bowl with almost no chopping.
Handy Tips
Let the pork mince caramelise, press it flat and leave it to go golden on the bottom before you break it up, that colour is a lot of the flavour. Do not overcook the slaw, you want it just softened but still with some crunch. Toss the noodles through at the end until everything is coated and saucy, and finish with peanuts, green onion and crispy shallots for texture. Add crunchy chilli if you like a bit of heat.
What To Serve With It
It is a complete meal in a bowl. If you want to stretch it, serve with extra steamed greens or some dumplings on the side.
Leftovers / How to Store It
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or the microwave, adding a small splash of water to loosen the noodles.
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Spring Roll Bowls
Prep Time 10 minutes 
Cook Time
15 minutes 
Total Time 25 minutes 
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook your vermicelli according to the packet instructions.
- In a hot pan, add your pork mince and press it flat. Let the bottom caramelise until golden before breaking it up and cooking through.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger and dry slaw mix. Cook until the slaw just starts to soften.
- Add in your soy, oyster and hoisin sauces, then toss through the cooked noodles until everything is coated and saucy.
- Serve topped with sesame seeds, sliced green onions and crispy shallots or crushed peanuts. Add crunchy chilli if you’re feeling a little spicy!
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FAQs
Can I use a different mince?
Yes. Chicken, turkey or beef mince all work in place of pork. Let it caramelise the same way for the best flavour.
Can I make it without the noodles?
Yes. Skip the noodles and serve it as a lettuce cup filling or over rice for a lighter or different meal.
What can I use instead of oyster sauce?
A little extra hoisin, or a vegetarian oyster-style sauce, works in its place. It changes the flavour slightly but keeps it savoury and saucy.
Can I add more vegetables?
Yes. Extra shredded veg, capsicum or mushrooms all work. Add them with the slaw so they soften in the same step.
Easy and really tasty. Made a few swaps due to allergies but it was a winner. Loved by 4 fussy children.
So yummy and so easy for after work cooking for hungry teens!
Really delish and really easy!!
So tasty! The whole family loved it and it was ready in a flash
Easy, Delicios and Cheap! Great way to feed a crowd…Twice!!!
Absolutely delicious. This is a family favourite