Chinese Moo Shu Pork
Today, I'm excited to share with you an irresistible Chinese dish that will take your taste buds on a delightful journey: Moo Shu Pork. As an experienced chef and passionate food blogger, I can't wait to introduce you to this flavorful and versatile recipe that combines tender pork, crunchy vegetables, and savory sauce. Get ready to savor a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more!
Equipment
- 1 large pan
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup wood ear mushrooms cut into thin strips
- 10 dried lily buds
- Water to fill container
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound pork cut into thin strips
- 3 eggs beaten lightly
- 4 tortillas
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped
- 1 cup shiitake mushroom chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups white cabbage shredded
- 3/4 cup bamboo shoot cut into thin strips
- 1 cup hoisin sauce mixed with 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 bunch scallion
Instructions
- One day ahead, add wood ear mushrooms and lily buds in a plastic container filled with water. Cover, then store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Heat oil in a large pan. Wait until oil becomes hot, then cook the pork. Sauté for about 1 minute or until medium rare. Strain pork and transfer to a plate. Set aside
- Remove some oil from pan, leaving only about 2 tablespoons. Return to heat, then stir in eggs until scrambled. Transfer to plate with cooked pork. Set aside.
- Vertically slice green parts of scallions multiple times to make scallion brushes. Set aside.
- Warm tortillas in steamer until hot.
- As tortillas warm, return pan to heat. Then add garlic, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Sauté for about 2 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle salt and pepper to season. Then, toss in cabbage, bamboo shoots, lily buds, and wood ear mushrooms. Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Then, pour in hoisin-sherry mixture.
- Transfer tortillas onto plates and brush hoisin-sherry sauce using scallion brushes. Place cooked meat and vegetables on pancakes, then top with 2 scallion brushes. Fold inwards and roll.
- Serve.
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Notes
The secret to a mouthwatering Moo Shu Pork lies in its flavorful sauce. Whisk together a mixture of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of sesame oil to create a savory and slightly sweet sauce. This sauce brings all the ingredients together, coating the pork and vegetables with its delectable flavors. The combination of umami-rich sauces and aromatic sesame oil adds depth and complexity to the dish, making every bite a taste sensation.