Moo shu pork is an iconic Chinese restaurant dish of stir-fried pork, cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms, served on paper-thin, chewy pancakes with a sweet hoisin-based sauce.It is an absolutely delicious combination, and this moo shu pork recipe will yield that nostalgic flavor from American Chinese restaurants past.  Moo Shu Memories Fun to eat and super-delicious, Moo Shu Pork was once a popular choice at sit-down Chinese restaurants, especially if you wanted to impress your date.  A waiter would bring warmed pancakes to the table along with a fragrant dish of stir-fried pork and vegetables and a small dish of sweet brown sauce.Then he would pick up two spoons for a show of dexterity and skill.  First a pancake would go on the plate.

Next, he smeared some moo shu sauce on the pancake and added a generous portion of moo shu pork filling.He would then skillfully fold and wrap the pancake and offer it to the guest.What’s not to like about that?  I remember seeing my uncle serve moo shu pork in a restaurant just like that, and he proudly told me that the skill of serving moo shu was a requirement at the best Chinese restaurants.

Today, it’s all self-service, whether you have it at the restaurant or at home.It’s still a fun and delicious experience.I promise you that after enjoying homemade moo shu pork, you’ll be glad you tried this recipe.

The “Real” Moo Shu Moo shu pork in China is quite different from the American ve

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