Ants in a Tree Recipe

Name: Ants in a Tree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1/2 pound cellophane noodles (bean threads) or angel hair pasta; 1 pound ground pork; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Asian chile paste; 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage; 2/3 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1/2 pound cellophane noodles (bean threads) or angel hair pasta
1 pound ground pork
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Asian chile paste
2 cups shredded Napa cabbage
2/3 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the noodles and bring back to a boil.
3
Boil for 1 minute for cellophane noodles and 2 to 3 minutes for angel hair pasta.
4
Drain in a colander and rinse under running water.
5
Set aside.
6
Stir the pork with 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, the sesame oil, the cornstarch, and 1/2 of the scallions in a small bowl.
7
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until almost smoking.
8
Add the ginger, garlic, and chile paste.
9
Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
10
Add the pork mixture and cook for 1 minute longer.
11
Stir in the cabbage and the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
12
Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is almost wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
13
Add the cooked noodles and cook, cutting them slightly with the side of the spatula, until the pork is no longer pink, about 1 minute.
14
Pour in the chicken stock and add the remaining scallions.
15
Season with salt and pepper and reduce the heat to medium-low.
16
Cover loosely with foil and simmer until the noodles have absorbed some of the stock, about 3 minutes

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1/2 pound cellophane noodles (bean threads) or angel hair pasta, 1 pound ground pork, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Ants in a Tree falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Ants in a Tree

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