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Moo Shu Pork

Moo Shu Pork: A Quick, Tasty Takeout Alternative at Home

Moo Shu Pork is a flavorful and customizable dish that brings authentic Chinese flavors to your home in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce substitute with homemade sauce if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine replace with dry sherry or omit
  • ¼ cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce reduce other salt sources if using regular soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated fresh ginger recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch arrowroot powder can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil peanut oil can be used
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper white pepper can be a milder substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin (optional) omit or use water with sugar as alternative
For the Main Dish
  • 1.25 pounds Pork Tenderloin can substitute chicken, beef, or tofu
  • 2-3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil use any neutral oil
  • 2 large Eggs vegan option: scrambled tofu or chickpea flour
  • 16 ounces Coleslaw Mix substitute with shredded cabbage and carrots if preferred
  • 8 ounces Shiitake Mushrooms can swap with button mushrooms or omit
  • 4 stalks Green Onions chives can substitute

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Moo Shu Pork
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, rice wine, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, black pepper, and mirin. Set aside ½ cup of this marinade for later. Add the sliced pork tenderloin to the remaining marinade, ensuring it's well coated. Let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, pour in the beaten eggs and cook undisturbed for about 1–2 minutes. Gently flip the eggs and continue cooking until set, then slice them into strips. Keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Increase the heat to high and add the marinated pork strips, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Toss in the coleslaw mix, shiitake mushrooms, and half of the sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
  5. Return the cooked pork and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the mixture and stir gently over low heat for about 2 minutes.
  6. Serve your Moo Shu Pork immediately, with warm flour tortillas or Chinese pancakes on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow pork to marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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