American Chinese Moo Shu Pork

American Chinese Moo Shu Pork

American Chinese Moo Shu Pork

This recipe is the American Chinese version of moo shu pork that you will find at a Chinese takeout restaurant. The ingredients, prep, and cooking are very similar to the authentic version, with cabbage and bamboo shoots replacing the lily flower and cucumber. Once the moo shu is finished cooking, it is served on a moo shu pancake with hoisin sauce. Eat the moo shu like a taco, or eat it as is with steamed rice.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese, East Asian, main course, Pork
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 8 oz pork sirloin sliced into strips
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp sweet bean paste
  • 1 tsp shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp sugar

Stir Fry

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp dried wood ear mushrooms rehydrated
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 small white onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
  • 1 cup cabbage chopped

Serving Options

  • steamed moo shu pancakes
  • hoisin sauce
  • steamed rice

Instructions

  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients together. Set aside.
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  • Mix the sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
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  • Heat up cooking oil in a wok pr large sauté pan over high heat. Add in the pork in a single layer. Cook for 30 seconds a side. Remove from pan.
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  • Scramble the beaten eggs for a minute. Remove from pan.
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  • Sauté the onions for 1 minute.
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  • Add in the ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds.
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  • Add in the bamboo shoots, cabbage, and wood ear mushrooms. Sauté for a minute.
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  • Pour in the sauce. Let thicken for 30 seconds. Add the pork and eggs back in.
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  • Cook for 1 more minute.
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Serve on steamed moo shu pancakes with hoisin sauce.