Description
Ants Climbing a Tree is a classic Sichuan dish that combines glass noodles, ground pork and a delicious sauce for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz. dry vermicelli/glass noodles
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon spicy fermented bean sauce/paste
- 4 oz. ground pork (or chicken)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- ¼ cup chopped scallion
- sliced red chili, to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dry noodles in cold water for 10 minutes. Rinse, drain and set aside. In a wok over medium heat, add the oil and minced ginger. Cook the ginger for about a minute, and add the spicy bean sauce. Let that cook for another minute, and then add the ground pork (or chicken). Stir-fry until the meat is cooked through.
- Add the chicken stock, sugar, dark soy sauce, and light soy sauce. Bring everything to boil. Once boiling, add the glass noodles and scallions. Quickly stir everything together for 1-2 minutes. Top with red chilis and serve!
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Sichuan