Ants Climbing Trees

Name: Ants Climbing Trees
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 4 oz glass noodles (mung bean noodles), soaked; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp chili paste (doubanjiang); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp sugar

A playful Sichuan dish of ground pork clinging to delicate glass noodles, tossed in a spicy-savory sauce. Quick, flavorful, and endlessly variable.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
4 oz glass noodles (mung bean noodles), soaked
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp chili paste (doubanjiang)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1

Soak 4 oz glass noodles (mung bean noodles) in hot water for 5 minutes until soft. Drain.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add 1 lb ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, for 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp chili paste (doubanjiang) and cook for 1 minute.
6

Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir well.
7

Add noodles and toss everything together. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
8

Drizzle with 1 tbsp sesame oil and toss. Garnish with 4 chopped scallions.

Questions

Can I make Ants Climbing Trees gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Ants Climbing Trees keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Ants Climbing Trees?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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