Moo Shu Pork (木须肉)

木须肉 (Moo Shu Pork) is a classic dish in American Chinese cuisine, featuring tender pork, scrambled eggs, and a variety of vegetables, all wrapped in thin pancakes and served with a flavorful hoisin sauce.

Moo Shu Pork (木须肉)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 8 thin pancakes (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the pork until cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok and scramble the eggs. Remove and set aside with the pork.
  3. Add the remaining oil to the wok and stir-fry the cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and green onions until tender-crisp.
  4. Return the pork and eggs to the wok, then add the hoisin sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.
  5. Warm the pancakes according to package instructions or recipe, then serve the moo shu pork mixture wrapped in the pancakes.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Bowls for ingredients

Tools

Spatula Whisk Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the moo shu pork with additional hoisin sauce for dipping and steamed white rice on the side.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, substitute the pork with tofu and omit the eggs for a vegan version.

Cost

$15