Moo Shu Pork
Moo Shu Pork is a classic Northern Chinese stir-fry dish featuring thinly sliced pork, scrambled eggs, and wood ear mushrooms, often with cabbage or scallions, all quickly cooked in a savory sauce. It's traditionally served with thin pancakes and hoisin sauce, allowing diners to assemble their own wraps.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the pork and eggs, with a moderate amount of fat from the cooking oil and meat, and is relatively low in carbohydrates unless served with multiple pancakes. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 300-450 depending on portion size and accompaniments.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Moo Shu Pork is culturally fascinating for its interactive, wrap-it-yourself serving style, which mirrors the communal dining ethos of Chinese cuisine. Nutritionally, the inclusion of wood ear mushrooms adds a unique texture and is prized in traditional Chinese diets for its potential digestive benefits.
