MOO SHU PORK STIR-FRY

Moo Shu Pork Stir-Fry is a flavorful, quick-cooking dish that brings together tender strips of pork with a vibrant mix of cabbage, mushrooms, and aromatics like garlic and ginger. This Chinese-inspired dish is known for its savory, slightly sweet hoisin sauce, which coats the stir-fried ingredients in a delicious glaze. Traditionally served with thin pancakes or over rice, Moo Shu Pork is a perfect weeknight dinner option that’s easy to make yet packed with satisfying flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced into strips
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small head of green cabbage, shredded
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 8 small flour tortillas or thin pancakes (for serving)
• Rice, optional for serving

Instructions:

1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, mix the sliced pork with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
2. Stir-fry the pork: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
3. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the garlic, ginger, and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant. Then, add the shredded cabbage and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still crisp.
4. Add the sauce: Stir in the hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and sesame oil, mixing everything well. Return the cooked pork to the skillet and toss to coat the pork and vegetables in the sauce.
5. Serve: Serve the Moo Shu Pork in warm tortillas or thin pancakes. Alternatively, serve it over rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and extra hoisin sauce if desired.

This Moo Shu Pork Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy nights, offering a delicious balance of savory pork, crisp veggies, and a rich, tangy sauce!