Egg Roll in a Bowl with Crispy Wontons

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Let me tell you something straight from the soul.

You—yes, you—are a bad mama jama.

I don’t care if you woke up today with your hair standing sideways, your jeans hugging a little tighter than you’d like, or your heart holding stories too heavy to share. I don’t care if your skin is cocoa-rich or porcelain-pale, if your thighs touch, if your belly jiggles, or if your laugh snorts when it escapes. I don’t care if your walk is a slow sway or a confident strut, if you wear heels like battle armor or haven’t worn a bra since 2020.

You’re still a bad mama jama. Powerful. Whole. Worthy. Beautiful beyond measure.

And don’t let this world try to shrink you. Don't let magazines whisper lies into your spirit about “bouncing back” or “fixing” what was never broken. You are not a before-and-after picture. You are not a number on a scale or a tag on a dress. You are a living, breathing masterpiece—painted in every shade of resilience.

For the women with scars from surgeries, and the ones who’ve never had the words to name their pain. For the mothers who birthed babies and the ones still holding space for the dream. For the queens who wear size 2s and the goddesses who rock 22s. For every soul who finds strength in femininity.

There’s no wrong way to be a woman.
There’s no wrong way to be you.

There is room enough for all of us.

The power isn't in fitting into a mold—it’s in breaking it. It’s in showing up to the mirror every day and whispering, “I’m still here. And that’s enough.”

You are not lovable despite your body, your skin, your past, or your softness.
You are lovable because of it.

So the next time that voice creeps in—the one that tells you you're too much or not enough—remind her that she was made in God’s image.

Not halfway. Not kind of. Not only when you’ve reached a goal or look a certain way. From the very first breath you ever took, you carried the fingerprint of the Divine. And nothing—nothing—can take that away.

You don’t need to be smaller, quieter, smoother, younger, or more “put together” to be worthy of love. You already are.

In His image.
On purpose.
With grace.

Unshakable. Unapologetic. Unrepeatable.

So go ahead, stretch out your arms, and take up all the space you need in this world. Say your name with pride. Dance in your kitchen. Wear the bold lipstick or none at all. Rest when you need to. Cry when you need to. Shine when you're ready.

We live in a world that tries so hard to define beauty with impossible rules—rules that shift with every trend, rules that leave so many of us tired, doubting, and shrinking. But God’s standard has never changed. You are His masterpiece, created with purpose and tenderness, not in comparison to anyone else, but as a reflection of His love.

Your reflection is sacred.
Your story is holy.
Your body is not a battleground—it’s a home where His Spirit dwells.

So when the world tries to quiet you, contain you, or convince you to shrink—remember: you are not here to be small, silent, or simple. You are here to be seen, to be felt, and to be unapologetically you.

Egg Roll in a Bowl with Crispy Wontons

INGREDIENTS

For the Sauce

  • ¼ water or stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oyster or hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice

For the Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons peanut or soybean oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground pork, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 (14 ounces) bag coleslaw mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 5 scallions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
  • To serve: cooked white rice (optional), furikake (rice seasoning), fresh cilantro, and chili crunch

For the Wontons

  • 10 wonton wrapper
  • 1 cup peanut oil
  • Sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

For the Sauce

In a bowl, mix the water, cornstarch, oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, and Chinese Five spice. Set aside.

For the Stir Fry

  1. In a wok or large pan, heat peanut oil. Add the ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Add the ground pork, salt, and pepper. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until it is cooked through (4-5 minutes).
  2. Add the coleslaw mix and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the water chestnuts.
  3. Stir the sauce. Continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes, until the sauce thickens and the veggies are just tender (do not overcook).
  4. Stir in scallions and remove from the heat. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
  5. Please ¾ cup rice into individual bowls and sprinkle with one teaspoon of furikake. Top with stir fry, fresh cilantro, and crispy wontons. Drizzle with chili crisp if desired. Serves 4.

For the Wontons

  1. Slice the wonton wrappers into 1/4” thick strips, then slice them in half crosswise to create shorter strips. Line a plate with paper towels.
  2. In a large wok or pan, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Working in batches, carefully add the wonton strips to the oil and cook, tossing every 30 secs, until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
  3. Remove from the heat and transfer the crisps with tongs or a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with sea salt.
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