Moo shu rolls, a classic Chinese-American dish, are a delightful culinary fusion that combines the flavors of the East and the West. This versatile dish, often served as an appetizer or main course, consists of tender, savory fillings wrapped in delicate crepes and pan-fried to golden perfection. The fillings typically include a combination of shredded vegetables, such as cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts, along with your choice of protein, commonly chicken, pork, or shrimp. These ingredients are stir-fried in a flavorful sauce, seasoned with soy sauce, rice wine, and aromatics like ginger and garlic, creating a symphony of flavors. The crepes, made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, and water, provide a thin, pliable wrapper that perfectly complements the savory fillings. Moo shu rolls can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as hoisin sauce or plum sauce, further enhancing their taste profile. Additionally, this article includes recipes for vegetarian moo shu rolls, a delicious variation that caters to those with dietary preferences or allergies.
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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
MOO SHU ROLLS
From the Weight Watchers cookbook, "Slow Cook It". WW calculates the POINTS value on this recipe to be 2 points per serving. Recipe makes a very light dinner or snack for 10 people. Disclaimer: I have not made this recipe, yet. I am posting it as a response in answer to others' requests for some new, different and interesting...
Provided by Terrie Hoelscher
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 5h10m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Combine beef & pork in 5- or 6-quart slow cooker; scramble it around to mix it together. Add mushroom, onion, and garlic. Mix broth, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and 5-spice powder in small bowl; pour over beef/pork mixture. Cover and cook until flavors are blended and sauce is slightly thickened, 4 - 5 hours on high, or 8 - 10 hours on low.
- 2. Spoon one generous tablespoon of the beef/pork mixture in the center of each lettuce leaf. Top each with about 1 T. of carrots, 1 T. sliced scallion, and 1 T. or thinly-siced radishes. Roll up and eat!
- 3. Weight Watchers calculates this as 2 Points per serving, and each serving is 2 roll-ups. Added side-dishes will, of course, be extra points.
VEGETARIAN MOO SHU EGG ROLLS
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, cover the dried mushrooms with very hot water. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain, remove and discard the stems, and cut the mushrooms into 1/4-inch wide strips. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, sugar, and salt. Set aside. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the oil and tilt to coat the inside of the pan. Add the scallions and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the cabbage, carrot, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts and stir-fry until the cabbage wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir the soy sauce mixture into the vegetables and mix well. Transfer to a shallow dish and let cool completely. Sprinkle with the cornstarch and toss until the vegetables absorb the cornstarch. 3. Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Place an egg roll wrapper on a work surface, with the points at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. Place one sixth of the filling on the bottom third of the wrapper, forming it into a log that comes no closer than 1/2 inch to the edges of the wrapper. Fold up the bottom point, and roll up the wrapper, folding in the side points as you roll it into a thick cylinder. Place a dab of water on the last point to adhere it to the roll. Place the roll, seam-side down, on the waxed paper. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers. 4. Place a large wire cake rack over a jelly roll pan. In a deep Dutch oven, melt vegetable shortening over high heat to a depth of 2 to 3 inches and heat it to 365°F. In batches, without crowding, deep-fry the egg rolls until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to the wire rack and keep warm in the oven while deep-frying the remaining egg rolls. Serve immediately, with small bowls of the hoisin sauce, mustard, and duck sauce, for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
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.
MOO-SHU PORK
Steps:
- Make pancake dough:
- In large bowl, stir together flour and 1 cup boiling water until water is absorbed. Add 1/2 cup cold water and knead until smooth dough forms. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rest 1 hour.
- Prep stir-fry:
- In large nonreactive bowl, toss together pork, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice wine, pepper, and cornstarch. Let marinate 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine dried black mushrooms and boiling water to cover. Let stand until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, squeezing out excess liquid, rinse to remove any grit, discard stems, and coarsely chop caps. Set aside.
- In small bowl, stir together remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon rice wine, oyster sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
- In small sauté pan over moderate heat, heat sesame oil until hot but not smoking. Add eggs and scramble until softly set, about 1 minute. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
- Cook pancakes:
- On lightly floured work surface, roll dough into long, even cylinder 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Using sharp knife, cut cylinder crosswise into about 30 (3/4- to 1-inch) slices. Using rolling pin, roll each slice out to 3 1/2-inch-diameter circle (about 1/8 inch thick). Brush 1 circle with sesame oil and top with 2nd circle. Repeat with remaining circles to form 15 "sandwiches." Roll each "sandwich" out to 6-inch diameter. (Pancakes can be made ahead up to this point and frozen, layered between parchment or waxed paper, up to 1 month.)
- Heat wok or heavy large sauté pan over moderate heat. Brush pan lightly with peanut oil and cook pancake "sandwiches" in batches until lightly golden, about 3 minutes per side, brushing pan with oil between each batch. Transfer each "sandwich" as done to large plate and immediately peel apart 2 halves. Cover with moist towel while cooking remaining pancakes. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Cook stir-fry:
- In wok or heavy large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat peanut oil until hot but not smoking. Add ginger, garlic, half of scallions (reserve remainder for garnish), and pork and stir-fry until pork is cooked through and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add black mushrooms, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and cucumber and stir-fry until vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs and soy sauce-rice wine-oyster sauce mixture and stir-fry until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with remaining scallions. To serve, divide pork mixture among pancakes and roll up to enclose mixture.
MOO SHU CHICKEN
There is no need to order take-out when you can make this classic moo shu chicken at home. It is simple and bursting with flavor. Serve over rice or Chinese mandarin pancakes if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Stir in chicken and set aside.
- Whisk remaining 4 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and cook 3 minutes; flip and cook until firm and set, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
- Add chicken mixture to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6 minutes; flip and cook until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, about 6 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat remaining teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and sherry. Cook until cabbage starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken, eggs, and sauce mixture to cabbage mixture. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Toss in green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 585.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients beforehand: Slicing and dicing your veggies, cooking your chicken or tofu, and measuring out your sauce ingredients will make the assembly process much smoother.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the tastier your moo shu rolls will be. Look for crisp vegetables, tender chicken or tofu, and flavorful hoisin sauce.
- Don't overstuff your rolls: A little filling goes a long way. Overstuffing your rolls will make them difficult to wrap and eat.
- Serve your rolls immediately: Moo shu rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the pan. If you need to make them ahead of time, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Moo shu rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.
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