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A Northern Chinese style vegetarian moo shu, this dish uses colorful crunchy vegetables and scrambled eggs to create the best texture. Serve it on a thin flour pancake brushed with a savory sweet sauce. It's very easy to put together and extremely satisfying to eat. Perfect for a vegetarian dinner!

Method

1. To rehydrate the mushrooms
   • Add the dried wood ear mushrooms to a small bowl and 1 cup of hot water to cover. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender. Drain the mushrooms. Remove and discard the tough ends. Cut into bite-size pieces, if needed, and set aside.
2. For the sauce
   • Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
3. Prepare the moo shu pancakes
   • Set up a steamer by adding 2” (5cm) water to the pot and bringing it to a boil.
   • Meanwhile, cut a piece of parchment paper, slightly bigger than the pancakes, and cut a few small holes through the paper. Place the paper on the steaming rack, then the pancakes onto the paper.
   • When the water is boiling, place the steaming rack over the pot and cover. Steam for 10 minutes, or according to package instructions, until the pancakes are heated through. Turn off the heat.
4. To cook the stir fry
   • While the pancakes are steaming, make the stir fry. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet or wok. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the eggs. Let cook until the bottom sets, slightly scramble and cut into smaller pieces until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
   • Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil and the garlic to the skillet. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
   • Add the carrot and wood ear mushrooms. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
   • Add the bean sprouts, pepper, and garlic chives. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but still crispy.
   • Pour in the sauce and add back the eggs. Stir until the sauce is mixed well. Taste and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt, if needed. Transfer everything to a big plate.
5. To serve
   • Serve the vegetables, pancakes, and sauce. To eat, spread a thin layer of sweet bean paste or hoisin sauce on the pancake, and place some vegetables in the center. Wrap up the vegetables like a burrito and enjoy!