Ants Climbing Trees Recipe

Name: Ants Climbing Trees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 g ground pork or 125 g beef; 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon shaoxing rice wine; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 125 g bean thread noodles; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 spring onions, finely chopped (scallions); 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chili bean paste (toban jiang); 2 spring onions, extra green part only, finely chopped (for garnish); SAUCE; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 250 ml chicken stock

Servings: persons

125 g ground pork or 125 g beef
1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon shaoxing rice wine
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
125 g bean thread noodles
1 tablespoon oil
2 spring onions, finely chopped (scallions)
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chili bean paste (toban jiang)
2 spring onions, extra green part only, finely chopped (for garnish)
SAUCE
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
250 ml chicken stock

1
Combine minced meat with soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil. Soak the bean thread noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
2
Heat a wok over high heat, add oil and hear until very hot. Stir fry the minced meat, mashing and separating it, until it changes colour and starts to brown.
3
Push the meat to the side of the wok, add the spring onion, ginger, garlic and the chilli paste and stir fry for 5 seconds, or until fragrant. Return the meat to the centre of the pan.
4
To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients. Add the sauce to the meat mixture and toss lightly. Add the noodles and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 8 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.
5
Sprinkle with the extra spring onion to serve.

446

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 g ground pork or 125 g beef, 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon shaoxing rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Ants Climbing Trees falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ants Climbing Trees

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