Vegan Ants Climbing a Tree
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4.8
12 reviews
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Vegan Ants Climbing a Tree
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Here's how to make a vegan and vegetarian version of a beloved Chinese dish—spicy Ants Climbing a Tree from Sichuan Province!
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Ingredients
- 5.25 ounces mung bean vermicelli 1.75 ounces/50g = 1 bundle, aka glass noodles
- 2 tablespons neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 8 ounces tofu finely diced, firm
- 1 large clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon bean sauce la doubanjiang, spicy
- 2 cups vegetable stock can substitute store-bought vegetable stock or water mixed with 1 teaspoon mushroom powder, Asian
- 1 tablespoon Chili oil optional, to taste; if all you have is chili crisp or a store-bought chili oil, taste often to monitor salt levels, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce light
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup scallion (chopped)
Instructions
- Soak the dried mung bean noodles in water for 10 minutes. You can do this while you prep your other ingredients. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat until it’s just starting to smoke. Reduce the heat to low, and add the oil and minced ginger. Cook the ginger for 30 seconds to 1 minute, watching it closely to prevent burning.
- Increase the heat to high, and add the firm tofu. Quickly spread the tofu in a single layer in the wok, and let it brown. Do not disturb the tofu until it forms a crust and pulls away from the surface of the wok. Once golden brown on one side, stir-fry the tofu cubes until golden on most sides and infused with ginger flavor.
- Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Next, clear a space in the center of the wok. Add the spicy bean sauce and fry it for another 30 seconds.
- Add the stock (or water and mushroom powder), chili oil, sugar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Bring everything to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the glass noodles and scallions. Stir everything together for 1-2 minutes. It will look soupy, but after a few minutes, the noodles should have mostly absorbed the liquid. Serve alone, or with steamed rice!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Sodium
729mg
(30%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
313IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 313IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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