Ma Yi Shang Shu: Ants Climbing a Tree

Name: Ma Yi Shang Shu: Ants Climbing a Tree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 6 ounces vermicelli noodles; 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 ounces ground pork; 1 Tablespoon ginger; 1 garlic clove; 2 Tablespoons spicy fermented bean paste; 1 Cup chicken broth; 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 Tablespoon light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons Shaoxing cooking wine; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ Cup green onion; ½ Cup asparagus

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
474 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Ma Yi Shang Shu: Ants Climbing a Tree

Iris Warren

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This Sichuanese ground pork and noodle stir fry is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 ounces vermicelli noodles or Glass Noodles
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces ground pork
1 Tablespoon ginger minced
1 garlic clove minced
2 Tablespoons spicy fermented bean paste Spicy Doubanjiang
1 Cup chicken broth
1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 Tablespoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons Shaoxing cooking wine
1 teaspoon sugar
½ Cup green onion diced
½ Cup asparagus Diced. Optional

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Instructions

Prep your ingredients, as noted above, then heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
Precook the noodles in water per the package instructions then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Reserve.
Add the spicy fermented bean paste, garlic, and ginger to the wok and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add in the ground pork and and cook until cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Add the liquid ingredients and sugar and bring to a boil, then add in the cooked noodles and cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the green onion and asparagus and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Serve the Ants Climbing Up a Tree warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 968mg (40%) Potassium 357mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 258IU (5%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	474kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	62mg	21%
Sodium	968mg	40%
Potassium	357mg	8%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	258IU	5%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	41mg	4%
Iron	3mg	17%