moo shu pork

Updated on Jul 30, 2014

This is an easy and delicious take on a classic Chinese food meal. This recipe uses cooked (leftover) pork. You may substitue cooked chicken or beef for the pork. Based on a recipe from Cook's Illustrated.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 8 - flour tortillas, 6 inch size
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 10 ounces pork, cooked, sliced into thin strips
  • 8 ounces pre-shredded cabbage (4 cups)
  • 5 - scallions, sliced thinly

How To Make moo shu pork

  • Step 1
    Mix the chicken broth, 2 T of the hoisin sauce, all of the soy sauce and cornstarch together. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Heat 1 T. of the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Push the mushrooms to the edges of the pan and add the remaining 1 T. oil, garlic and ginger to the center. Cook, mashing the garlic mixture with the back of a spoon, for about 30 seconds.
  • Step 4
    Stack the tortillas on a plate and cover with paper towel. Heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds to 2 minutes. You just want to get them soft and hot.
  • Step 5
    Stir in the cooked pork, cabbage and scallions and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Step 6
    Whisk the reserved sauce to recombine and add it to the pan. Bring it to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Serve with warm torillas and remaining hoisin sauce. Enjoy!

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: Chinese
Method: Stove Top

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