Usually mandarin pancakes are made two layers and tear them before rolling with meat and vegetables. Besides moo shu pork mandarin pancake also goes well withchar siu red braised pork and roasted duck. The pancakes are thin like a french crepe but have a chewier texture and a flavor similar to pasta. However there are great chefs who can make three layer mandarin pancake. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough 1 4 inch thick.
Mandarin pancakes sometimes called chinese pancakes or moo shu pancakes are thin light pancakes that are commonly used to serve dishes like moo shu pork and peking duck. Successful mandarin pancakes are really thin but quite chewy. Combine flour and boiling water in a large bowl until dough comes together. Yields twelve 7 inch pancakes. These thin pancakes are used to wrap up the mu shu pork filling and the recipe can be doubled easily.
Rhonda parkinson is a freelance writer who has authored many cookbooks including two everything guides to chinese cooking. Rhonda parkinson is a freelance writer who has authored many cookbooks including two everything guides to chinese cooking. Mandarin pancakes sometimes called chinese pancakes or moo shu pancakes are thin light pancakes that are commonly used to serve dishes like moo shu pork and peking duck. Top with a second round. Usually mandarin pancakes are made two layers and tear them before rolling with meat and vegetables.
