Moo Shu Pork
This moo shu pork is made of thin slices of seared pork tossed, tender cooked veggies, and slices of cooked egg all coated in a silky smooth umami sauce. Who needs takeout when you can make this Chinese classic at home?
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) pork tenderloin thinly sliced
- 2 eggs lightly beaten (season with salt and pepper)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce divided
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch can also use arrowroot
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated or finely minced
- 2 cups (140 g) green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup (128 g) carrots julienned
- 1 cup (226 g) shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pork with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Let marinate for about 15 minutes.1 pound pork tenderloin, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Set aside.2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium. Once heated, add in the beaten eggs. Let cool (undisturbed) until the edges and top are mostly cooked, then carefully flip and cook until just set.2 eggs
- Remove from heat and slice into thin strips.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the marinated pork and cook until seared on all sides and cooked through (~6-8 minutes). Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.1 tablespoons . vegetable oil
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute.2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 tablespoons . vegetable oil
- Add in the cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and green onions. Sauté for 4-6 minutes until the vegetables start to get tender.2 cups green cabbage, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup green onions
- Return the cooked pork to the skillet along with the sauce. Stir well and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Stir in the eggs and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 218 grams | Calories: 324 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 31 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 156 mg | Sodium: 1264 mg | Potassium: 935 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 7 g
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