Ants in a Tree

Name: Ants in a Tree
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams cellophane noodles (bean threads) or angel hair pasta; 6 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 158 milliliters chicken stock, preferably homemade; 1 Tbsp Asian chile paste; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 454 grams ground pork; 6 servings Kosher salt; 473 milliliters shredded Napa cabbage; 6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp Asian (toasted) sesame oil; 59 milliliters soy sauce; 3 Tbsps vegetable oil

Ants in a Tree might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 450 calories, 20g of protein, and 26g of fat. A mixture of napa cabbage, kosher salt, chicken stock, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

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Add the noodles and bring back to a boil. Boil for 1 minute for cellophane noodles and 2 to 3 minutes for angel hair pasta.

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Angel Hair Pasta

Pasta

Drain in a colander and rinse under running water. Set aside.

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Stir the pork with 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, the sesame oil, the cornstarch, and 1/2 of the scallions in a small bowl.

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Sesame Oil

Green Onions

Soy Sauce

Pork

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Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until almost smoking.

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Add the ginger, garlic, and chile paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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Add the pork mixture and cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in the cabbage and the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is almost wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Cabbage

Pork

Add the cooked noodles and cook, cutting them slightly with the side of the spatula, until the pork is no longer pink, about 1 minute.

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Cooked Pasta

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Pour in the chicken stock and add the remaining scallions. Season with salt and pepper and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover loosely with foil and simmer until the noodles have absorbed some of the stock, about 3 minutes

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Salt And Pepper