Moo Shu Pork for Two
Description
Moo shu pork is a classic Chinese stir-fry dish with pork, mushrooms, and noodles served on Chinese pancakes. This recipe is for 2, but can easily be scaled up.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon cooking oil
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1 egg, beaten
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5 ounces pork tenderloin, sliced into thin strips
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1 dash salt
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1 dash ground black pepper
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1 dash ground Sichuan pepper
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1/2 ounce dried cloud ear mushrooms
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1 ounce bean thread noodles
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 bunch scallions, cut into 3/4-inch lengths
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1/3 cup shredded napa cabbage
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 teaspoon sake
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 clove garlic, grated
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8 frozen Chinese moo shu pancakes, thawed and warmed
Directions
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Heat cooking oil in a square Japanese omelet pan or small skillet over medium heat. Pour beaten egg into the skillet and spread evenly. Cook until just set, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board lined with a paper towel to cool.
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Sprinkle pork with salt, black pepper, and Sichuan pepper. Set aside.
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Place cloud ear mushrooms in a bowl and cover with warm water. Place noodles in a separate bowl and cover with warm water. Let mushrooms and noodles soak until reconstituted and soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Drain mushrooms and slice into thin strips. Drain noodles and cut into shorter lengths.
5
Heat sesame oil in a frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add pork and stir-fry until it changes color, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and noodles and cook 1 minute more. Swirl in oyster sauce and soy sauce and stir-fry until evenly coated, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a small plate.
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Place scallions, cabbage, and cooked egg in individual serving dishes.
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Combine hoisin sauce, ginger, sake, soy sauce, and garlic in a small bowl.
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Place moo shu pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and warm in the microwave for about 45 seconds.
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Place moo shu pancakes in the center of the table surrounded by meat, vegetables, and sauce. Moo shu is eating by taking a moo shu pancake in your hand, spread the inner side with sauce, then add pork mixture, egg, and vegetables as desired, wrap, and eat.