Marvelous Mu Shu Pork Without Cabbage!

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 15
Marvelous Mu Shu Pork Without Cabbage recipe for a quick and easy dinner
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons shao xing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon peanut oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 eggs , lightly beaten
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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
283
Sugar
11g
Fat
13g
Mu Shu Pork is a traditional Chinese dish made with stir-fried meat and vegetables. This recipe is a variation that excludes cabbage and adds more vegetables such as carrots, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts. The use of Mandarin pancakes gives it a Chinese touch, but it can also be enjoyed with flour tortillas for a softer and gluten-free option. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner that is both healthy and delicious.

Instructions

1.Soak the dried mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and cut into thin strips.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, shao xing wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, and water.
3.Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beaten eggs and cook until firm. Remove from the wok and cut into thin strips.
4.In the same wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Add the pork and ginger and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
5.Add the soaked mushrooms, bamboo shoots, carrots, and chicken broth. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
6.Add the bean sprouts, green onions, hoisin sauce, and cooked egg strips. Stir-fry for another minute or until everything is heated through.
7.Serve with Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The mix of vegetables and meat provides a balanced meal.

Can be made with flour tortillas for a gluten-free option.

CONS

Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Hoisin sauce can be high in sugar and sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein due to the lean pork and egg.
The variety of vegetables provides a range of vitamins and minerals.
Mushrooms are low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants.

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