“Ants Climbing a Tree” Glass Noodles

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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
2

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Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 4 ounces mung bean glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 6 ounces ground pork

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

  • 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger

  • 2 tablespoons Chinese spicy fermented bean sauce

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions, plus more for garnish, or to taste

Directions

  • Add dry glass noodles to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Gently loosen the noodles apart with your fingers, and submerge noodles completely in water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain well and reserve.


  • Meanwhile, for the sauce, add oil to a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add pork, and cook for 3 or 4 minutes, breaking up the meat into small crumbles with a spatula. Continue to cook until pork starts to brown, 1 or 2 minutes more.


  • Add garlic, ginger, and fermented bean sauce, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add Sichuan pepper and sugar, and cook, stirring. 30 seconds more.


  • Add soy sauce and chicken broth; raise the heat to high and bring sauce to a boil. Add drained noodles and green onions.


  • Cook, stirring with tongs, until noodles are soft, but retain a slight chewiness, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; noodles will continue to soak up most of the liquid after removing from heat.


  • Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with more sliced green onions.

    John Mitzewich

    Chef’s Note

    Rice vermicelli will not work in this recipe; mung bean-based glass noodles will have mung beans as the first ingredient.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    860
    Calories

    37g
    Fat

    82g
    Carbs

    49g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    2

    Calories
    860

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    37g

    47%

    Saturated Fat
    10g

    49%

    Cholesterol
    88mg

    29%

    Sodium
    1107mg

    48%

    Total Carbohydrate
    82g

    30%

    Dietary Fiber
    17g

    61%

    Total Sugars
    13g

    Protein
    49g

    99%

    Vitamin C
    9mg

    10%

    Calcium
    133mg

    10%

    Iron
    7mg

    39%

    Potassium
    1591mg

    34%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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