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Spicy Ants Climbing a Tree: A Flavorful Recipe to Try!

A flavorful and spicy dish made with cellophane noodles and ground pork, perfect for those who enjoy a kick in their meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cellophane noodles bean thread noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili bean paste doubanjiang
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Soak the cellophane noodles in hot water for about 15 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the soy sauce, chili bean paste, and sesame oil to the skillet, mixing well to combine.
  5. Toss in the softened noodles, green onions, and shredded carrots. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
  6. Drizzle with rice vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and remove from heat.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute ground pork with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
  • You can also add more vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch and nutrition.
  • Adjust the level of chili bean paste to control the spiciness according to your preference.

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