Ants Climbing a Tree
Ants Climbing a Tree is a classic Chinese Szechuan dish that consists of ground pork cooked with spices and sauce, served on a bed of crispy cellophane noodles, resembling ants crawling up a tree. The dish is spicy, savory, and mildly sweet, making it a popular choice among Asian cuisine enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. ground pork
- 2 oz. dry mung bean noodles (also known as glass noodles)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sichuan doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- Cilantro, chopped (optional)
About the recipe
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Portions: 2-3 servings
Difficulty: Easy