Moo Shu Pork 🥩🥒

Ingredients 🛒

• Chopped green onions – for garnish 🧅
• 200g pork tenderloin – thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms – or your favorite mushrooms 🍄
• 1 cup shredded cabbage – for crunch and texture 🥗
• 1/2 cup julienned carrots – adds sweetness and color 🥕
• 2 cloves garlic, minced – adds a great aroma 🧄
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced – for a fresh kick
• 2 tbsp soy sauce – savory and essential
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce – adds a touch of sweetness 🍯
• 1 tbsp rice wine – for depth of flavor 🍚
• 1 tsp sesame oil – adds a nutty finish
• 1 tbsp cornstarch – to thicken the sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil – for stir-frying
• 8-10 moo shu pancakes – or substitute with flour tortillas

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1 . Prepare the Pork:

• Mix the sliced pork with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.

2 .Cook the Pork:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

• In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
• Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
• Add mushrooms, shredded cabbage, and julienned carrots. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

4. Combine and Sauce:

• Return the cooked pork to the pan with the vegetables.
• Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Mix well to coat everything with the sauce.
• Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5. Serve:

• Warm the moo shu pancakes or tortillas according to package instructions.
• Spoon the Moo Shu Pork mixture onto the pancakes.
• Garnish with chopped green onions.

6. Enjoy:

• Roll up the pancakes around the filling and enjoy this delicious, savory dish!

Craving a delicious stir-fry with a mix of flavors and textures? Moo Shu Pork is a classic Chinese dish that combines tender pork with vegetables in a savory sauce, traditionally served with thin pancakes. Let’s get cooking!