ANTS IN TREES

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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 ounces mung bean noodles
2 ounces soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon sambal chili paste
1 teaspoon cornstarch
10 ounces ground pork
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 green onions, chopped, divided
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Soak the noodles in enough hot water to cover by 1 inch for 20 minutes. Use kitchen shears to cut the noodles into 3 to 4-inch pieces and drain thoroughly in a colander for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the soy sauce, rice wine, and chili paste in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the cornstarch and whisk until combined. Add the pork and mix until thoroughly integrated. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Place a 12-inch saute pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom and sides of the pan. Once the oil shimmers, add the meat mixture. Stir constantly for 2 minutes, breaking the meat up into very small pieces. Add 2/3 of the green onions and continue cooking and stirring until the meat is well browned and in very small pieces, approximately 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the broth. Cook until reduced, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add handfuls of the noodles to the pan, tossing with the meat mixture until combined and the pieces of meat cling to the noodles and no liquid remains. Serve immediately with the remaining green onions.

Robb L
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I'm allergic to ants, so I can't eat this dish. But it looks delicious!


leilene Moreno
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat ants. My kids love ants in trees, and they always ask for seconds.


MASON ONE
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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. Ants in trees is just ants on a stick.


Dajuan williams
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ants. I always have a few ants left over after I make ant soup, and this is a great way to use them up.


Otega Joel
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I've had ants in trees at a few different restaurants, and this recipe is the best I've tried. The ants are perfectly crispy and the sauce is delicious.


Md sujon Ahmes Khan
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. The ants in trees were bland and tasteless.


Emmanuel Boluwatife
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This dish is a great way to impress your friends. It's unique and delicious.


Mwangi Mwangi
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I tried ants in trees, but I was pleasantly surprised. The ants added a nice smoky flavor to the dish.


getthecam vonter
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This recipe was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The ants in trees were a delicious and unique dish.


Joseph Sakala
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my ants in trees turned out too salty. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.


md basa
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The ants in trees were a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall I enjoyed the dish.


mansure muhammad
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This dish is definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you're adventurous, I highly recommend it.


David Mckissack
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I've never had ants in trees before, but I was pleasantly surprised. The ants added a nice crunch and a slightly nutty flavor.


Joe Breland
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The ants added a unique and delicious flavor to the dish.