Ants On a Tree Recipe

Name: Ants On a Tree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; 3 ounces ground pork; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 6 ounces shredded or thinly cut cabbage; 3 ounces shredded or thinly cut carrots; 5 ounces rehydrated thin mung bean noodles; 1/3 cup premium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced green onions; 1 tablespoon sugar, brown or white; 1/2 teaspoon minced skinless ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil
3 ounces ground pork
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 ounces shredded or thinly cut cabbage
3 ounces shredded or thinly cut carrots
5 ounces rehydrated thin mung bean noodles
1/3 cup premium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced green onions
1 tablespoon sugar, brown or white
1/2 teaspoon minced skinless ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

1
Heat a pan with some oil over medium heat.
2
Add the pork and garlic to the pan and cook until the flavor permeates and the pork browns.
3
Then turn the heat to medium-high, add the cabbage and carrots, and stir-fry until the vegetables soften.
4
Next, add the noodles, soy sauce, onions, sugar, ginger and pepper, and continue to stir-fry until all of the ingredients are mixed and the entire dish is coated with soy sauce.
5
You will know when it is done is when the whole dish is steaming hot, light brown and the noodles are transparent with a shiny glaze.
6
To assemble, use cooking tongs to hold and twist the stir-fry and transfer on to a platter.

225

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, 3 ounces ground pork, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 6 ounces shredded or thinly cut cabbage, and more.

Yes, Ants On 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.

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Ants On a Tree

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Variations & substitutions

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