Introduction
Ants climbing a tree, also known as "ma la xiang guo" in Chinese, is a popular Sichuan-style dish that combines spicy and numbing flavors. The dish consists of ground pork, bean thread noodles, and spicy seasonings. It is a favorite among Chinese food lovers and has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well.
Ingredients
The ingredients for ants climbing a tree are simple and easy to find. You will need:
- 150g ground pork
- 50g bean thread noodles (also known as glass noodles or cellophane noodles)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 green onion, chopped
Instructions
Follow these steps to make ants climbing a tree:
- Soak the bean thread noodles in hot water for 10 minutes until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the ground pork and stir-fry until it is cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic, doubanjiang, soy sauce, and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Add the soaked bean thread noodles and stir-fry until they are well coated with the sauce.
- Add the chopped green onion and stir-fry for another minute.
- Transfer the dish to a serving plate and enjoy!
Ants climbing a tree is best served hot and goes well with rice or noodles. Adjust the amount of spicy seasonings according to your personal preference. Enjoy the unique and delicious flavors of this Sichuan-style dish!