How to Make Moo Shu Pork for Two - A Step-by-Step Guide

Moo Shu Pork is a traditional Mandarin dish that is beloved for its savory, slightly sweet, and deeply flavorful taste. It is typically made with thinly sliced pork cooked with a variety of vegetables and seasonings, then wrapped in thin, delicate pancakes. This dish is a favorite at many Chinese restaurants, but you can easily recreate it at home with this simple and delicious recipe for Moo Shu Pork for Two.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 5 ounces pork tenderloin, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1 dash ground Sichuan pepper
  • ½ ounce dried cloud ear mushrooms
  • 1 ounce bean thread noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 bunch scallions, cut into 3/4-inch lengths
  • ⅓ cup shredded napa cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sake
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 8 frozen Chinese moo shu pancakes, thawed and warmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat cooking oil in a square Japanese omelet pan or small skillet over medium heat. Pour beaten egg into the skillet and spread evenly. Cook until just set, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board lined with a paper towel to cool.
  • Sprinkle pork with salt, black pepper, and Sichuan pepper. Set aside.
  • Place cloud ear mushrooms in a bowl and cover with warm water. Place noodles in a separate bowl and cover with warm water. Let mushrooms and noodles soak until reconstituted and soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain mushrooms and slice into thin strips. Drain noodles and cut into shorter lengths.
  • Heat sesame oil in a frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add pork and stir-fry until it changes color, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and noodles and cook 1 minute more. Swirl in oyster sauce and soy sauce and stir-fry until evenly coated, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a small plate.
  • Place scallions, cabbage, and cooked egg in individual serving dishes.
  • Combine hoisin sauce, ginger, sake, soy sauce, and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Place moo shu pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and warm in the microwave for about 45 seconds.
  • Place moo shu pancakes in the center of the table surrounded by meat, vegetables, and sauce. Moo shu is eating by taking a moo shu pancake in your hand, spread the inner side with sauce, then add pork mixture, egg, and vegetables as desired, wrap, and eat.
  • Nutrition

    541 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 1160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 752mg