ANTS CLIMBING A TREE ( MA-YI SHANG SHU )
A very popular and very spicy Szechwan noodle dish. Easy and fun to make! I like to add a little garlic to this when I make it. About a tablespoon or so. If you prefer less spicy food, omit the green and red chili peppers. The dish is delicious even without them. The Spicy Bean Sauce (AKA Ma Po Sauce) isn't actually very "hot" at all, but definitely do not omit this ingredient! You will probably need to go to an asian market for this one. The only type I'm able to find is by Lee Kum Kee. UPC 0-78895-61000-0. Chinese chili sauce (Siracha) also works in a pinch. Serve with some rice and enjoy!
Provided by BThomson
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soften the noodles briefly in warm water. When they are soft, mostly clear and pliable, drain and cut both ends to shorten them to manageable lengths.Be careful not to over soak. Set aside.
- To prepare the red peppers: Top and seed the red peppers and chop finely. If using dried red peppers, soak in warm water until softened, then seed and chop. Set aside.
- To prepare the green pepper: Top, seed and cut into shreds. Fry shortly in 1 Tbsp cooking oil on high heat with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- To prepare mushrooms: Soak dried mushrooms in warm water until softened. Cut away the tough stems and cut the mushrooms into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
- Chop the ginger and green onions. Put them both on a small plate with the hot bean sauce and red peppers. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the rice wine, soy sauce, salt, mushrooms and chicken stock. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large pan until hot. Add the pork and toss until grey, breaking up the pork into very tiny bits as you do.
- Add the ginger, onions, peppers and bean sauce and stir it well.
- When the pork and ginger have absorbed the red color from the bean sauce and become strongly aromatic, add the bowl containing the wine, soy sauce, salt and stock.
- Reduce heat and stir once.
- Add noodles.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally until the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in green peppers with sesame oil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Radiant Shahanur
[email protected]This recipe needs to be revised and improved.
Md sijan Ahommed
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
Xolani Nxele
[email protected]The recipe is unclear and difficult to follow.
Rana waleed Mamj
[email protected]I'm disappointed with this recipe. It didn't meet my expectations.
Salina Stha
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.
Sophia Lewis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the dish turned out terrible.
Sherline Alison
[email protected]The recipe is inaccurate and the dish didn't turn out as described.
Julia Pulitala
[email protected]This dish is bland and tasteless. I wouldn't recommend it.
Philip Belz
[email protected]The recipe was too complicated and the dish didn't turn out well.
Ari
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as expected.
Cup Cake
[email protected]This dish is so good! I can't wait to make it again.
El Mourabit Ihssane
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Md Mine
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Abhay Yadav
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great vegetarian option.
Afghne Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this dish changed my mind! The tofu was so flavorful and tender.
Nayyar Iqbal
[email protected]The recipe was clear and easy to follow. The dish came out perfect!
Tiwari Laxmi
[email protected]This is my new favorite Chinese dish! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Anthony Chamoun
[email protected]The dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used shiitake mushrooms instead of wood ear mushrooms and it was still delicious.
Gary Koen
[email protected]I tried this recipe for my family and they loved it! The flavors were so rich and complex.
Sivuyisiwe Bandeza
[email protected]This dish is exactly like the one my Chinese grandmother used to make. I'm so glad I found this recipe!