Moo shu vegetables with Chinese pancakes is a classic dish that combines the flavors of savory vegetables, tender pancakes, and a flavorful sauce. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer, and can be tailored to suit your dietary needs and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and authentic moo shu vegetable dish in the comfort of your own home.
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MOO-SHU VEGETABLES
I was surprised to find that there were no recipes for moo-shu vegetables on this site (at least none you can find on a category search). So easy to make and wonderfully tasty.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Warm pancakes as directed on package.
- Heat wok over high heat until almost smoking. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and stir fry mushroom until softened. Remove mushrooms from wok.
- Add remaining oil to the wok along with the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry spices 30 seconds, add cabbage and carrots. Continue cooking 2 minutes add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and taste. Add additional soy sauce if desired.
- When cabbage is close to crisp-tender, return mushrooms to the wok and add scallions. If the vegetables begin to stick, drizzle sparingly a little water or vegetable broth.
- To serve, let each diner spoon a bit of Hoisin sauce onto a warmed pancake. Top with several tablespoons of the vegetables on top. Roll pancake as you would a burrito or crepe. Put lots of napkins on the table. Enjoy!
MOO SHU CHICKEN WITH MANDARIN PANCAKES
This is a decidedly American version of moo shu chicken, but fast to make! The Mandarin pancakes, also called moo shu shells, can be found in almost any Asian market, but feel free to use flour tortillas. Keep in mind the moo shu shells are much thinner than a typical flour tortilla, and have a different (pasta-like) taste.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice powder together in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken. Stir-fry until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Wipe out wok.
- Pour remaining tablespoon sesame oil into wok over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, carrots, red cabbage, and scallions; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in water.
- Pour beaten egg into vegetable mixture; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked chicken and stir-fry to combine.
- Heat pancakes according in a microwave oven until warmed, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Divide stir-fry mixture between pancakes and fold over like a taco or wrap like a sandwich wrap. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 869.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
MOO SHU CHICKEN
There is no need to order take-out when you can make this classic moo shu chicken at home. It is simple and bursting with flavor. Serve over rice or Chinese mandarin pancakes if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Stir in chicken and set aside.
- Whisk remaining 4 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and cook 3 minutes; flip and cook until firm and set, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
- Add chicken mixture to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6 minutes; flip and cook until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, about 6 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat remaining teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and sherry. Cook until cabbage starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken, eggs, and sauce mixture to cabbage mixture. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Toss in green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 585.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
MANDARIN PANCAKES
These thin pancakes are typically used for wrapping moo shu pork or Peking duck. They're made with a hot water dough, which makes them very easy to roll out. Stacking two disks of dough, rolling them out, cooking them, then carefully peeling them apart lets you make pancakes that are half as thin as a single pancake would be - and prepared in nearly half the amount of time.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories finger foods, pancakes
Time 30m
Yield 12 large pancakes or up to 20 smaller pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place flour in a medium bowl. Add the boiling water in a thin stream while stirring with chopsticks or a wooden spoon. It helps to set the bowl in a heavy saucepan lined with a dish towel to keep it stable, or a friend stabilize the bowl as you do this. Add the cold water in a thin stream, continuing to mix the whole time. Stir the mixture until it turns into a shaggy ball, then dump the ball out onto a lightly floured work surface.
- Knead the dough with your hands until it forms a smooth ball, about 5 minutes. Cover the dough ball with a damp dish towel and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to a couple hours.
- Roll the dough into a log roughly 10 inches long, then cut it in half crosswise. Line up the two small logs, then section each one in 6ths to form 12 pieces (for approximate 8-inch pancakes); in 8ths for 16 pieces (for approximate 7-inch pancakes) or in 10ths for 20 pieces (for approximate 6-inch pancakes).
- Roll two pieces into smooth balls between your hands, working with one piece at a time. Then, using a rolling pin or wine bottle, gently roll each of the two pieces into circular disks about 1/4-inch thick. (You'll cook two pieces at a time and proceed through the end of Step 7 before rolling out the remaining balls.)
- Brush the top of one disk with a thin, even layer of oil, then stack the second disk on top. Using a rolling pin, roll the stacked disks into a 6- to 8-inch circle. The size will depend on the number of balls you made in Step 3.
- Heat a cast-iron, carbon steel, or nonstick skillet over medium until a drop of water flicked onto the surface immediately bubbles and evaporates (about 2 minutes), then add the rolled, stacked disk. Let cook on one side until blistered and browned in spots, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until second side is blistered and browned. Sometimes the pancakes will bubble up with steam as they cook, preventing the second side from making good contact with the pan. You can gently press down on them with a flat spatula if this happens.
- Remove the cooked disk, then carefully peel it apart into two thin pancakes while still hot. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean dish towel.
- Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for the remaining dough balls, adjusting heat as necessary to make sure the pancakes brown in spots but don't blacken. Finished pancakes should be served while still warm. To store leftovers, place the pancakes on large squares of plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then roll them up like a jelly roll and refrigerate. Reheat covered in the microwave, or briefly heat one at a time in a hot, dry skillet.
MOO SHU VEGETABLES WITH CHINESE PANCAKES
Make and share this Moo Shu Vegetables with Chinese Pancakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 36m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 F degrees.
- Wrap pancakes in foil and place in oven to warm, about 8 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet until very hot.
- Add green onions, bok choy, red bell pepper, carrots and mushrooms.
- Stir-fry vegetables 3 to 4 minutes until crisp tender.
- Add sprouts, tofu, ginger and garlic and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes until sprouts are soft.
- Stir in tamari and extra hoisin sauce.
- To eat, drizzle a spoonful of hoisin sauce across center of pancake.
- Top with generous helping of vegetables and roll up burrito style.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh and crisp vegetables. If using frozen vegetables, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the vegetables so that they have plenty of room to stir and cook evenly.
- Stir-fry the vegetables over high heat so that they get a nice sear and remain crisp.
- Add the sauce to the vegetables and stir-fry until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Serve the moo shu vegetables immediately with Chinese pancakes, rice, or noodles.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the leftovers in a skillet or wok over medium heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
Moo shu vegetables are a quick and easy dish that is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This dish is also a good source of protein, thanks to the tofu or chicken. The vegetables are stir-fried in a savory sauce, and the dish is served with Chinese pancakes, rice, or noodles. Moo shu vegetables are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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