Moo Shu Pork, the Original Recipe (木樨肉)

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Moo Shu Pork, the Original Recipe (木樨肉)

Moo Shu Pork is a quick stir-fry combining tender pork slices, scrambled eggs, earthy mushrooms and refreshing vegetables. This recipe shows you how it’s prepared in the authentic Chinese way.

370 kcal /serving 8 min Serves 2 Medium Asian

Ingredients

  • 150 g pork tenderloin (see note 1)
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
  • 2 1/2 tbsp neutral cooking oil, divided
  • 3 medium eggs, lightly beaten (or 2 large eggs)
  • 50 g wood ear mushroom (5 g in dried form), rehydrated & torn into small pieces (see note 2)
  • 20 strands lily buds, rehydrated & cut in half crosswise (see note 3)
  • 80 g cucumber, sliced
  • 2 stalks scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Cut the pork against the grain into thin slices (if you find it difficult, put the pork in the freezer for 1-2 hours until semi-frozen then slice).
  2. Add Shaoxing rice wine.
  3. Mix until fully absorbed.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok over high heat until it starts to smoke.
  5. Pour in the egg.
  6. When the edge is cooked, push to one side to let the uncooked part flow to the centre of the wok.
  7. Break the cooked egg into bite-sized pieces with a spatula.
  8. Transfer to a plate.
  9. Add another 1 tbsp of oil to the wok.
  10. Stir fry the pork.
  11. Transfer to the egg plate as soon as it turns pale (do not overcook).
  12. Pour the remaining 1/2 tbsp of oil into the wok.
  13. Fry scallions and ginger for 20 sec or so then add wood ear and lily buds.
  14. Stir fry for 30 sec then put in cucumber.
  15. Once the cucumber begins to wilt, add the egg and pork.
  16. Season with light soy sauce, salt and white pepper.
  17. Stir fry for 10 more sec then dish out.
  18. Serve immediately.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

370 Calories
25.8g Protein 22% DV
4.8g Carbs 2% DV
26.6g Fat 34% DV
0.9g Fiber 2% DV
1.8g Sugars
591mg Sodium 39% DV
294mg Cholesterol 84% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Dairy Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags stir-fry, comfort-food, quick