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Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree

螞蟻上樹

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — finished dish

Total time: 27 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Recipe overview

Fine pork grains cling to glossy vermicelli in a Sichuan chili bean sauce.

01

Ingredients

Main ingredients

180 g dry mung bean vermicelli
180 g minced pork
2 stalks spring onions
15 g ginger
3 cloves garlic

Spicy sauce

1.5 tbsp chili bean paste
1 tbsp light soy sauce
350 ml water
1 tsp sugar

For frying

1 tbsp neutral oil

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — ingredients

02

Tools

bowl
knife and chopping board
wok with lid
spatula
food thermometer

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — tools

03

Steps

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 1. Soak vermicelli in warm water for 8 minutes until flexible, then

Step 1

1. Soak vermicelli in warm water for 8 minutes until flexible, then

Soak vermicelli in warm water for 8 minutes until flexible, then drain.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 2. Mince ginger and garlic and slice spring onions.

Step 2

2. Mince ginger and garlic and slice spring onions.

Mince ginger and garlic and slice spring onions.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 3. Mix chili bean paste, soy sauce, sugar and water.

Step 3

3. Mix chili bean paste, soy sauce, sugar and water.

Mix chili bean paste, soy sauce, sugar and water.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 4. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

4. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 5. Add minced pork and break it into small grains with the spatula.

Step 5

5. Add minced pork and break it into small grains with the spatula.

Add minced pork and break it into small grains with the spatula.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 6. Cook pork until fully browned with no pink patches.

Step 6

6. Cook pork until fully browned with no pink patches.

Cook pork until fully browned with no pink patches.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 7. Add ginger and garlic

Step 7

7. Add ginger and garlic

Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 8. Stir in the chili bean paste mixture and bring it to a simmer.

Step 8

8. Stir in the chili bean paste mixture and bring it to a simmer.

Stir in the chili bean paste mixture and bring it to a simmer.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 9. Add drained vermicelli and spread it through the sauce.

Step 9

9. Add drained vermicelli and spread it through the sauce.

Add drained vermicelli and spread it through the sauce.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 10. Cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until noodles abs

Step 10

10. Cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until noodles abs

Cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until noodles absorb sauce.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 11. Check pork in the thickest clump reaches 71°C and noodles are ten

Step 11

11. Check pork in the thickest clump reaches 71°C and noodles are ten

Check pork in the thickest clump reaches 71°C and noodles are tender.

Sichuan Ants Climbing a Tree — 12. Toss in spring onions and serve hot while strands remain separate

Step 12

12. Toss in spring onions and serve hot while strands remain separate

Toss in spring onions and serve hot while strands remain separate.

Common mistakes

Dry noodles added without soaking can stay hard.
Too little liquid scorches the bean paste.
Minced pork must cook through completely.

Tips

Use mung bean vermicelli, which holds the sauce without breaking apart.