Ants Climbing a Tree Recipe: A Classic Sichuan Noodle Stir-fry Recipe by 30Seconds Food

Ants Climbing a Tree (Ma Yi Shang Shu) is a classic Sichuan recipe of cellophane noodles and ground pork. This easy ground pork and noodles stir-fry recipe is simple to make and a delicious family dinner.

This is a fun Asian recipe on busy weeknights because it only takes about 20 minutes. To make this stir fry you will need cellophane noodles, vegetable oil, ground pork, sambal oelek, green onions, garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, granulated sugar and chicken broth.

If you've never cooked with sambal oelek, it is a red chili sauce or paste from Indonesia. It's made with a variety of peppers, garlic, ginger, onions, lime and sometimes shrimp paste.

Serve this ground pork and noodle dish for dinner with your favorite side dishes.

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Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cellophane noodles (glass noodles)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 - 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 cups chicken broth

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Recipe Notes

Here's how to make it: 

1. Soak the noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet. Add the pork. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate. 
3. Add the sambal oelek, green onions, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
4. Return the pork to the wok. Add the soy sauce. Stir. 
5. Add the chicken broth and sugar. Bring to a boil.
6. Add the vermicelli and cook about 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 203

Total Fat: 5.2g

Saturated Fat: 1.2g

Cholesterol: 21mg

Sodium: 653mg

Total Carbohydrate: 27.9g

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g

Total Sugars: 1.7g

Protein: 10.5g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 24mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 274mg

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