Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Spicy Vermicelli Stir-Fry)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chinese Recipes. (Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Spicy Vermicelli Stir-Fry)). \"Ants on a tree\" is one of most well known Sichuan dishes. It is a combination of ground pork and mung bean vermicelli. In addition to that, we use Sichuan peppercorn powder, topped with fresh green onion, it is a very good main course for your dining table.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Spicy Vermicelli Stir-Fry)

Ingredients

2 cups mung bean vermicelli

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ pound ground pork

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

or more to taste

2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorn powder

½ cup water

2 stalks green onions

thinly sliced

Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place vermicelli in a bowl and cover with water; soak for at least 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until you can feel the heat above the pan. Put in ground pork; cook and stir until browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Stir in peppercorn powder until evenly distributed. Add water and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Add drained vermicelli and mix evenly with the pork. Cook until all water has evaporated about 5 more minutes. Taste and add more soy sauce if not salty enough for you.

Step 4

Transfer to a serving plate and top with green onions.

Nutritional Information

Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Spicy Vermicelli Stir-Fry)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 454.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.3g 21%

Carbohydrates: 60.8g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 18.4g 28%

Saturated Fat: 4.6g 23%

Cholesterol: 36.7mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 77.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3%

Folate: 8.5mcg 2%

Calcium: 32.4mg 3%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 13.3mg 5%

Potassium: 169.2mg 5%

Sodium: 488mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 165.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.