Best 6 Mu Shu In Moments Recipes

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Craving a quick and flavorful Asian meal? Look no further than mu shu, a classic Chinese dish that combines tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce. This versatile dish can be made with various proteins, including chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp, making it a great option for accommodating different dietary preferences. In this article, we present two exciting variations of mu shu: a classic version that stays true to traditional flavors and a vegan option that offers a plant-based take on this beloved dish. Both recipes emphasize simple preparation methods, using pantry-friendly ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delightful mu shu recipes that are sure to become a regular in your culinary repertoire.

**Mu Shu in Moments**

*Prep Time: 10 minutes*
*Cook Time: 15 minutes*
*Total Time: 25 minutes*

**Ingredients:**

* 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped carrots
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped bamboo shoots
* 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
* 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
* 1/2 cup mu shu sauce (see recipe below)
* 10 egg roll wrappers
* Vegetable oil, for frying

**Instructions:**

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrots, celery, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the mu shu sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. To assemble the mu shu pancakes, place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken and vegetable mixture into the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper up over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll the wrapper up tightly, starting from the bottom.
6. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a little vegetable oil and fry the mu shu pancakes until golden brown on both sides.
7. Serve the mu shu pancakes hot with additional mu shu sauce for dipping.

**Vegan Mu Shu**

*Prep Time: 10 minutes*
*Cook Time: 15 minutes*
*Total Time: 25 minutes*

**Ingredients:**

* 1 block (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped carrots
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped bamboo shoots
* 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
* 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
* 1/2 cup mu shu sauce (see recipe below)
* 10 egg roll wrappers
* Vegetable oil, for frying

**Instructions:**

1. In a medium bowl, combine the tofu, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu mixture and stir-fry until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrots, celery, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Return the tofu to the skillet and stir in the mu shu sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for

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VEGETABLE MOO SHU



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Vegetable Moo Shu is healthy and vegan, but it's also just plain delicious. But anyone will enjoy this Vegetable Moo Shu, not just vegans and vegetarians

Provided by Bill

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon light soy sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce ((plus extra for serving))
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
3 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil ((divided))
1 1/2 cups carrot ((julienned, about 1 to 2 small/medium carrots))
4 ounces spiced tofu ((julienned))
1½ cups celery ((julienned))
1 red bell pepper ((thinly sliced))
6 fresh Shiitake mushrooms ((thinly sliced))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 leek ((julienned, about 3 cups))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
Mandarin pancakes

Steps:

  • Stir together the light soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, white pepper, and salt, and set aside.
  • Heat your wok over high heat with ½ tablespoon oil. Stir-fry the julienned carrots for 90 seconds, remove, and set aside. Using the same method, with ½ tablespoon oil each--cook the spiced tofu, celery, red bell pepper, and shiitake mushrooms separately, and set those aside.
  • Next, heat the wok over high heat with the remaining tablespoon of oil, and add the minced garlic and leeks.
  • Stir fry the vegetables until the leeks are just wilted (about 2 minutes), and add the carrots, five-spiced tofu, celery, bell pepper, and mushrooms back to the wok.
  • Spread the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok, and add the sauce mixture we prepared earlier. Stir-fry everything together for another minute.
  • Serve immediately with steamed Mandarin pancakes and hoisin sauce on the side!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 356 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY MU SHU PORK



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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

1 (14 ounce) package coleslaw mix, divided
1 (10 ounce) bag shredded carrots, divided
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup hoisin sauce, divided
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
¾ pound boneless pork loin roast
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil

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

MU SHU IN MOMENTS



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This recipe comes from Gourmet Magazine 2006. I found this on Epicurious. It's one of my "go to" recipes. Tastes fantastic with little effort.

Provided by Haftalaf

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup peanut oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas (not low-fat)
2 1/2-3 cups cooked chicken
hoisin sauce, chopped scallions

Steps:

  • yield: Makes 4 servings.
  • active time: 10 minute.
  • total time: 25 minute.
  • Better than anything you can get at your local takeout joint, this way of making the Chinese classic can be done in record time.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook eggs, stirring, until just cooked through. Transfer scrambled eggs to a plate. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet and heat until hot but not smoking, then cook ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add coleslaw mix and 2 tablespoons water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until coleslaw is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, remaining 2 tablespoons water, and hoisin sauce in a small bowl. Add to coleslaw mixture along with scallions and eggs and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Immediately put tortillas between 2 dampened paper towels on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high power until tortillas are hot, about 1 minute.
  • To assemble, spread hoisin on each tortilla and top with mu shu mixture, shredded chicken and scallions, then roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.9, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 159, Sodium 1360.3, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 35.7

MU SHU PORK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
1/2 pound boneless lean pork, shredded
4 dried black mushrooms
2 cups finely shredded Napa cabbage
1 carrot, julienned
3 scallions, white and light green parts, slivered
1 cup bean sprouts
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten with 1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
3 tablespoons chicken stock
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Hoisin sauce
2 cups sifted flour
3/4 cup boiling water
1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil

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

MU SHU CHICKEN



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

1/3 cup hoisin sauce, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 red pepper, seeded, membrane removed, julienned
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium head green cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 large head Napa cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 medium head purple cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 cup julienned carrots
1 cup sliced button mushrooms
1/4 cup shaved bamboo shoots, drained
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 eggs, beaten
2 recipes Chinese Crepes with Scallions, recipe follows
3 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds
1 small bunch scallions, finely shaved
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving, optional
Sriracha, for serving, optional
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rice flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 eggs
2 scallions, finely sliced
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Whisk the hoisin, soy, mirin, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sliced chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate the chicken, covered, at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Once 5 minutes of marinating time remains, heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the canola oil to heat. Using a slotted spoon, strain the chicken add to the very hot wok or skillet. Cook, allowing it to brown, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and the onion slices, allowing them to soften, another minute. Next, add the cabbages and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until just browning, about 2 minutes. Push the chicken and vegetables to the side of the wok and stir in the mushrooms, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Remove from the heat and set aside, keeping warm.
  • Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil. Add the beaten eggs to the skillet, allowing to scramble, 2 to 3 minutes. Once cooked, break up the eggs with a rubber spatula and add to the chicken. Toss to combine.
  • Spread about 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce on each Chinese Crepes with Scallions. Top with some mu shu chicken, sesame seeds and scallions. Add cilantro leaves if desired. Roll up like a crepe and serve with Sriracha if desired.
  • In a medium glass mixing bowl, whisk the flours, salt, 1 cup water, the sesame oil and eggs; the batter should be smooth and free of lumps.
  • Heat a crepe pan or 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Very lightly coat the skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Ladle in 1/4 cup of the batter. Gently rotate the skillet for a few seconds, swirling the batter to create a thin, even layer over the bottom. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons scallions to each pancake at this point. Cook the pancake until the underside is pale and just firmed up, about 1 minute.
  • Flip the pancake over and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate and cover with a kitchen towel. Continue with the rest of the batter until all the pancakes have been made. Keep warm until ready to serve.

MU SHU PORK



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This is a great dish that I always order whenever I go to Chinese restaurants--and wanted to try making myself. I combined and modified several authentic recipes that I found elsewhere and this is what I came up with. Present as pre-made wraps or have everyone make their own--just don't forget the hoisin sauce, it absolutely makes the dish!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips
1 ¾ ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
½ cup sliced green onions
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 head napa cabbage
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white wine
½ teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons white wine
1 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 frozen Chinese moo shu pancakes, thawed and warmed

Steps:

  • Place 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of white wine, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a non-reactive bowl, and stir until smooth. Stir the pork strips into the marinade until thoroughly coated, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Pour hot water over the shiitake mushrooms in a bowl, and allow to soften for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, pat dry, remove any hard stem pieces, and finely chop the mushrooms. Combine the mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and ginger in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Remove the leaves from the Napa cabbage, and tear the green leafy portions from the central stalks of the leaves. Slice the stalks the long way into thin slices, then cut them into 1-inch pieces. Finely chop the green leafy portions, and set aside the sliced stems and chopped leaves in separate bowls.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of white wine, 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch, sugar, and ground black pepper. Set the mixture aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the marinated pork until cooked through, no longer pink, and the edges have begun to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the pork to a bowl.
  • Pour the beaten eggs into the hot wok, adding more vegetable oil if necessary, and cook and stir until the eggs are scrambled, firm, and well-broken up, about 2 minutes. Stir in the mushroom mixture, and cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes; then stir in the Napa cabbage stem pieces. Cook and stir until the stem pieces are hot but still crunchy, about 1 minute, and then add the chopped cabbage leaves. Pour in 2 tablespoons of white wine, cook and stir the mixture until hot, about 1 more minute, then mix in the cooked pork and the reserved cornstarch mixture. Stir everything together until slightly thickened and hot, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix the hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. To serve, spread about 1 tablespoon of hoisin mixture on each pancake, top with about 1/2 cup of the pork mixture, roll, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1244.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: Save time by chopping vegetables, marinating chicken, and making the sauce in advance.
  • Use a Wok: A well-seasoned wok is ideal for stir-frying, ensuring even cooking and a smoky flavor.
  • High Heat: Heat the wok over high heat to get a good sear on the chicken and vegetables.
  • Stir-Fry in Batches: Avoid overcrowding the wok, which can lead to uneven cooking. Cook the ingredients in batches if necessary.
  • Sauce Consistency: Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more water or cornstarch as needed.
  • Quick Cooking: Stir-fry the vegetables briefly to retain their crunch and color.
  • Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed red pepper flakes. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Mu shu in moments is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. This versatile dish can be customized to your liking by adjusting the vegetables, sauce, and level of spiciness. Whether you're a seasoned cook or new to stir-frying, this recipe will help you create a flavorful and satisfying meal in just minutes.

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