Ants Climbing a Tree Noodles
A recipe for Ants Climbing a Tree Noodles! This Sichuan dish pairs mung bean noodles with ground pork and a light sauce for an easy and delicious meal.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 7 ounces (200 grams) ground pork
- 2 1/2 tablespoons doubanjiang
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 inch (4 centimeter) piece ginger minced
- 4 scallions sliced, green and white parts separated
- 3 cups (750 milliliters) stock or use a good-quality store-bought stock
- 12 ounces (350 grams) mung bean (glass or cellophane) noodles soaked in cold water for 1 hour to soften, then drained
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat 4 teaspoons of the oil in a wok or frying pan over medium heat and fry the ground pork until golden.
- Push the pork to the side of the pan and add the remaining oil, doubanjiang, garlic, ginger, and sliced white scallions and stir-fry until aromatic.
- Toss the pork into this sauce, then pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the softened mung bean noodles, sugar, and light soy sauce and stir to combine, 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately.