**A Culinary Journey to Savor: Unraveling the Delights of Mu Shu Pork and Its Recipe Variations**
Mu shu pork, a classic dish originating from northern China, tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This culinary masterpiece features tender pork enveloped in a silky egg crepe, accompanied by an array of vibrant vegetables and a rich, savory sauce. Sliced wood ear mushrooms, crisp bamboo shoots, and succulent carrots add delightful textural dimensions, while scallions and ginger infuse the dish with aromatic layers. Mu shu pork is traditionally served with thin pancakes, allowing diners to assemble their own personalized wraps filled with the savory goodness. Whether you prefer the classic version or explore creative variations, this delectable dish promises a satisfying gastronomic experience. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this beloved dish and present a collection of enticing recipes that cater to diverse preferences and skill levels.
EASY MU SHU PORK
This is an easy mu shu pork dish that the whole family will love.
Provided by CG Joseph
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 4h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place 1/2 of the coleslaw mix and 1/2 of the carrots in a slow cooker. Add mushrooms; toss to combine. Stir in garlic. Add 1/2 cup hoisin sauce and soy sauce and stir to combine. Place pork on top of vegetables. Cover and cook on Low until pork is fork-tender, 4 to 5 hours.
- Shred pork using 2 forks. Add remaining coleslaw mix, carrots, and 1/4 cup hoisin sauce to the slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Heat tortillas on a skillet over medium-high heat, about 10 seconds per side. Divide pork mixture among tortillas. Top with green onions and sesame oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 633.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
MOO SHU PORK
This moo shu pork recipe isn't your typical Chinese takeout fare. You may be surprised to know that moo shu pork is actually a home-style dish in China that is served without any pancakes. Try this authentic Chinese recipe at home!
Provided by Judy
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- First, combine the pork with the marinade ingredients and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
- Then cook the eggs. Whisk together the eggs with the rice wine and salt. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over high heat. Add the beaten eggs, scramble, and turn off the heat. Dish out the cooked eggs and set aside.
- Heat the wok over high heat once again, and add 2 tablespoons of oil. When the oil starts to smoke, add the pork and sear the meat until lightly browned. Then add the chopped scallion and stir.
- Next, add the sliced cucumbers and wood ear mushrooms. Stir fry to thoroughly combine the ingredients. Now it's time to add the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, oyster sauce and water.
- Stir fry everything well for an additional 30 seconds. Finally add the cooked eggs, stir-fry for another 30 seconds, and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Sodium 603 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY MOO SHU PORK
Super easy version of a delicious dish. Serve over coconut rice.
Provided by JLC
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a bowl until marinade is smooth; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 1 hour to overnight.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and carrot; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Push cabbage mixture aside and add pork with marinade to middle of the skillet. Cook and stir until pork is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Draw cabbage into the center of the skillet; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 351.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
MOO SHU PORK
Stir-fried vegetables make a nice accompaniment to this moo shu pork recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce and ginger until blended; set aside. In a large skillet, saute pork and garlic in oil for 3-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in hoisin sauce. Add coleslaw mix; stir to coat. Spoon about 1/2 cup pork mixture into the center of each tortilla; roll up tightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
MU SHU PORK
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, sherry and hoisin sauce in a bowl. Add the pork, toss to coat evenly, cover, refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, soak the mushrooms in enough hot water to cover for 20 minutes. Drain and thinly slice. Set aside on a plate, along with the cabbage, carrot and scallions.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium/high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil and swirl to coat. Pour in the eggs, swirling and tilting the wok to form a thin film. Cook just until the eggs are set and feel dry on top, about 1 minute. Transfer to a platter, let cool slightly and cut into 1 inch strips.
- Return the wok to high heat, and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry to release the aromas, about 1 minute. Add the pork and stirfry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved mushrooms, cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, and scallions, along with the chicken stock, and stir-fry another 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, and sugar, and cook, stirring until sauce boils, about 1 minute. Add egg strips and mix well. To serve, spread a small amount of hoisin sauce on a warm Mandarin Pancake. Spoon about 1/2 cup mu shu mixture in center of pancake, wrap like a burrito, folding the ends to close, and serve.
- Place flour in a medium bowl, making a well in the center. Pour in the boiling water, and use a wooden spoon or chopsticks to mix until a soft dough is formed. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently until it is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a log, 16 inches long. Cut the log crosswise into 1 inch pieces, shape each piece into a ball, then use your hands to flatten each ball into a pancake. Brush the tops of the pancakes lightly with the sesame oil. Then, place one pancake on top of a second pancake, oiled sides together, so that there are 8 pairs. With a rolling pin, flatten each pair into a 6 inch circle. (A tortilla press also works well for this.) Cover the pancakes with a damp towel to rest.
- Heat an ungreased, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the pancakes, one at a time, turning them once as they puff and little bubbles appear on the surface, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes on each side. As each pancake is finished, remove from pan and gently separate the halves into 2 pancakes while still hot. Stack cooked pancakes on a plate while cooking the remaining pancakes.
- Serve pancakes while still warm with Mu Shu Pork. Or, pancakes may be prepared up to 1 day in advance, wrapped in plastic, and refrigerated. Pancakes may also be frozen. Reheat them by steaming for 5 minutes, or warming them in a 350 degree F oven, wrapped in foil, for 10 minutes.
- Yield: 16 pancakes
EASY MOO SHU PORK WITH TORTILLAS
Get dinner rolling with this do-it-yourself Chinese favorite, featuring an extra helping of veggies. For these homemade Asian wraps, everyone fills warmed tortillas with a drizzle of store-bought hoisin sauce and some sweet-spicy shredded pork.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Add eggs; cook, without stirring, until set, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, roll up, and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips; set aside. Wipe skillet clean; reserve.
- Place pork in a medium bowl, and sprinkle with cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. In reserved skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add pork, and cook until browned on one side, 4 to 5 minutes (pork will cook more later); transfer to a plate (reserve skillet).
- Add mushrooms and ginger to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, vinegar, egg strips, and pork; cook, tossing occasionally, until cabbage has wilted and pork is opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stack tortillas between damp paper towels; microwave on high for 2 minutes. To assemble, spread center of a tortilla with hoisin sauce; top with moo shu filling, and roll up.
EASY MOO SHU PORK STIR-FRY
Moo shu is a sweet and savory stir-fry typically made with pork and thinly sliced cabbage and vegetables. At the table, the mixture is then tucked into thin and chewy pancake wrappers. To make this at home (and make it weeknight-friendly), use storebought flour tortillas and pre-shredded coleslaw mix to save on time and prep work.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss pork with 2 tablespoons soy sauce; let stand 10 minutes. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin, and 2 tablespoons water.
- Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil; add half of pork and cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more; transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining pork.
- Swirl in remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add garlic, ginger, and scallions; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add shiitakes; cook 2 minutes. Add coleslaw; cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, 2 minutes.
- Add soy mixture and return pork to skillet; cook, stirring, until combined, about 1 minute. Serve in tortillas with more hoisin.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your mu shu pork the best flavor. If you can, buy them from a farmers market or local grocery store.
- Marinate the pork: Marinating the pork in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and spices will help to tenderize it and give it flavor.
- Cook the pork over high heat: This will help to sear the pork and give it a nice color.
- Use a non-stick skillet: This will help to prevent the pork from sticking and burning.
- Add the vegetables last: This will help to ensure that they remain crisp and tender.
- Serve the mu shu pork with warm tortillas or pancakes: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Mu shu pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover pork. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious mu shu pork meal on the table in no time.
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