Moo Shu Pork

My family loves when I make their favorite Asian dishes at home including fried wontons, honey chicken and this simple but satisfying moo shu pork. Whenever we order take out, I have to get a carton of moo shu pork. I love all the different flavors and textures wrapped up inside a warm pancake! My homemade version uses ingredients that are easy to find, yet still has that great restaurant taste.

Moo shu pork ingredients

This recipe consists of thinly sliced pork, vegetable oil, eggs, mushrooms, cabbage, fresh ginger and garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, pepper, cornstarch and green onions.

How do you make moo shu pork?

Cook the eggs into a flat omelette, then cut the egg into strips and set aside. Sear thinly sliced pork tenderloin until golden brown, then set it aside with the eggs. Place cabbage, ginger and mushrooms in the pan and cook until tender. Return the pork and eggs to the pan, then pour sauce over everything. Simmer until the sauce is thickened, then spoon the moo shu into pancakes and serve.

Tips for the perfect stir fry

I like to use pork tenderloin for this dish, but boneless pork chops, thinly sliced pork shoulder or pork loin will also work. I recommend placing your meat in the freezer for 20-30 minutes so it can firm up, this helps to make the meat easier to slice into thin pieces. You can use a bag of pre-shredded cabbage to save on prep time. Shiitake mushrooms are a type of Asian mushroom that can be found in the produce area of most grocery stores. If you can’t find this variety, feel free to use button or oyster mushrooms instead. I typically use flour tortillas as a shortcut instead of making my own pancakes. It’s not as authentic, but saves a ton of time!

Flavor variations

This dish is great as-is, but you can add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.

Protein: Instead of pork, try chicken breast, flank steak or shrimp. Veggies: Feel free to add more vegetables to the mix such as shredded carrots, bamboo shoots, sliced white onion or green bell peppers. Seasonings: Add some sriracha or red chili flakes for a kick of spicy flavor.

Skip the take out and make this moo shu pork at home instead; you’ll be glad you did!