Ants Climbing A Tree (Ma Yi Shang Shu)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
479 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Ants Climbing A Tree (Ma Yi Shang Shu)
Description
This version of Ants Climbing A Tree employs glass noodles soaked briefly to soften before combining with a ground pork mixture cooked in a fragrant blend of ginger and spicy fermented bean paste. The dish incorporates chicken stock, soy sauces, and a hint of sugar to create a richly savory and mildly spicy broth that clings to the noodles. The ground pork distributes through the noodles, resembling ants climbing branches, which inspired the dish’s name.
The method uses a quick stir-fry and simmer, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavorful sauce without overcooking. Fresh chopped scallions provide a mild pungency and visual contrast. Ants Climbing A Tree is suited as a standalone noodle dish or as part of a larger meal, pairing well with steamed rice or other lighter dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. vermicelli aka glass noodles
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon fermented bean paste spicy
- 4 oz. ground pork (can substitute ground chicken)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce light
- ¼ cup scallion (chopped)
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. Serve alone, or with steamed rice!
- Seriously. How easy was that?
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 806mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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