Ma Yi Shang Shu (螞蟻上樹)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
174 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Ma Yi Shang Shu (螞蟻上樹)
Description
The Ma Yi Shang Shu recipe begins by soaking dried bean thread noodles for 15 minutes to soften them prior to cooking. Ground pork is stir-fried with garlic and chili peppers, forming a savory base. A mixture of oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, XO sauce, and sesame oil is added to develop a complex sauce that balances salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.
The soaked bean thread noodles are then added along with water, and the ingredients are simmered together with a lid on until the noodles absorb the sauce and become tender. Stirring during the cooking helps distribute the sauce evenly. The finished dish showcases the slippery, soft texture of bean thread noodles combined with the meaty, spicy sauce that clings to the strands, a signature of Ma Yi Shang Shu.
This recipe notes that the level of spiciness can be adjusted by omitting chili peppers, as XO sauce already contributes some heat. The dish pairs well as a main course or alongside other Chinese dishes. The noodles should be soaked before cooking for proper texture, and cooking continues until the sauce is absorbed.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces bean thread noodles
- ¼ pound ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 pieces chili peppers (Suggest do not add if you cannot handle too spicy)
- 1 cup water
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon s oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons XO sauce homemade
Instructions
- Soak 2 piece of dried bean thread noodles in water for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Put ¼ pound of ground pork into a non -stick pan and turn on medium fire to stir fry the pork. Then, add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 2 pieces of chili peppers.
- Stir fry the pork until it changes color. After that, add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, ½ tablespoon of sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of homemade XO sauce. Keep stir fry them a little bit.
- Then, add 1 cup of water and 2 of soaked bean thread noodles. Spread the noodles and cover a lid for couple minutes.
- Keep mixing the noodles and let it cook until the sauce is absorbed by the noodles. After that, add green onion and mix them well.
Notes
- Soak bean thread noodles in water for 15 minutes before cooking to soften them.
- Adjust spiciness by omitting chili peppers if you prefer milder flavor, as XO sauce contains some spice.
- Cook noodles in the sauce until tender and well coated by stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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