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Mu Shu Pork

Cultural Context

Mu Shu Pork, originating from Northern China, is a beloved dish that showcases the art of stir-frying. Traditionally, it was a peasant dish made with easily available ingredients, often enjoyed during family gatherings. The dish has gained popularity worldwide, leading to various adaptations, including vegetarian versions and different protein options, while still maintaining its signature flavors.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup cloud mushrooms
4 spring onions
1 cup cucumber, julienned
1 lb pork shoulder steaks
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons potato starch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons lard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon MSG
2 large eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce with sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce with sugar is cost-effective.

1

Pour boiling water over cloud mushrooms to rehydrate for about 15 minutes, then drain.

2

Trim and cut spring onions into inch-long pieces, rinsing to remove sand.

3

Peel and seed cucumber, cutting it into 45-degree angle slices.

4

Velvet pork shoulder steaks with a mixture of baking soda, light soy sauce, potato starch, garlic powder, white pepper, and sesame oil for 20 minutes.

5

Whisk an egg with a touch of salt and MSG.

6

Melt lard in a skillet and cook the egg until set, then remove from the skillet.

7

Stir-fry the velveted pork in the same skillet until cooked through, then add the rehydrated cloud mushrooms, spring onions, and cucumber, cooking until tender.

Cooking Techniques

slicingstir-fryingscrambling

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggssoygluten

Also Known As

Moo Shu PorkMushu Pork

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