Moo Shu Pork Pockets
1 lb. ground pork
2 C. shredded cabbage (1/2 a 16-oz. package cole slaw mix)
A few pinches ground cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 gingersnap cookies, ground in food processor
1/4 C. aged tamari soy sauce
1 T. (1 turn around the pan in a slow drizzle) wok or vegetable oil
6 large (12-inch) flour tortillas
1 C. hoisin sauce
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Toppings:
Shred up a pile of your favorite raw vegetables or
2 C. shredded cabbage
Shredded carrots
Fresh bean sprouts
Thinly sliced scallions
Serving suggestions:
Jasmine Rice Sundaes, recipe follows
Cucumber salad, recipe follows
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Combine the pork, cabbage, cayenne pepper, garlic, gingersnap cookies, and soy sauce in a bowl. Form mixture into patties. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add wok or vegetable oil to the pan. Cook patties 7 minutes on each side. Heat tortillas on a nonstick surface over high heat for 30 seconds on each side. Paint the tortillas with hoisin sauce, leaving a 1-inch rim from edge. Pile shredded mixed veggies in center of tortilla and top with cooked pork patty. Fold the tortilla up on all four sides and wrap burger in a square package. Invert pork pocket and cut on diagonal. Serve pockets with jasmine rice sundaes and cucumber salad.