Marvelous Mu Shu Pork Without Cabbage! Recipe

Name: Marvelous Mu Shu Pork Without Cabbage!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stir-Fry; 8 ounces boneless lean pork, cut in matchstick pieces; 3 dried mushrooms (or more, depending on the size); 2 dried wood ear mushrooms; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoot, cut in matchstick pieces (about 4 ounces); 1 carrot, shredded; 1/2 cup fat free chicken broth; 2 cups bean sprouts (about 4 oz.); 2 green onions, cut into 1-1/2 inch slivers; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 8 Mandarin pancakes or 8 flour tortillas; Marinade; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons shao xing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Omelet; 1 teaspoon peanut oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; Flavoring Sauce; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon shao xing wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

Stir-Fry
8 ounces boneless lean pork, cut in matchstick pieces
3 dried mushrooms (or more, depending on the size)
2 dried wood ear mushrooms
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoot, cut in matchstick pieces (about 4 ounces)
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup fat free chicken broth
2 cups bean sprouts (about 4 oz.)
2 green onions, cut into 1-1/2 inch slivers
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
8 Mandarin pancakes or 8 flour tortillas
Marinade
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons shao xing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Omelet
1 teaspoon peanut oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Flavoring Sauce
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon shao xing wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Place dried mushrooms and wood ears in small bowl and cover with hot water; let stand 30 minutes.
2
Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl; add pork and stir to coat; let stand 30 minutes.
3
Drain and squeeze excess water out of mushrooms and wood ears; cut off and discard mushroom stems and cut caps into thin slices. Pinch out hard nobs from center of wood ears and discard; cut wood ears into thin strips.
4
Omelet: heat oil in small nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the eggs and tilt skillet to cover bottom. Cook just until egg is set. Loosen edges, turn omelet over and cook the other side five seconds; remove from skillet. When omelet is cool, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch wide strips.
5
Combine all flavoring sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
6
Stir-Fry: Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat; add ginger and stir once; add pork and stir-fry until meat is no longer pink, about two minutes. Add mushrooms, wood ears, bamboo shoots, carrot and broth; stir and toss two minutes. Add bean sprouts and stir-fry one minute.
7
Stir flavoring sauce; pour into wok and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles and thickens. Stir in omelet strips and green onions.
8
To serve, spread about two teaspoons hoisin sauce on each pancake. Spoon one-eighth of the pork mixture down center and roll up.

1178

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stir-Fry, 8 ounces boneless lean pork, cut in matchstick pieces, 3 dried mushrooms (or more, depending on the size), 2 dried wood ear mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Marvelous Mu Shu Pork Without Cabbage! falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Marvelous Mu Shu Pork Without Cabbage!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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