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 (115 g) dry vermicelli/glass noodles
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
- 1 tbsp finely minced ginger
- 1 tbsp spicy fermented bean sauce/paste
- 4 oz (115 g) ground pork (or chicken)
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) 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!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Sichuan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410