Ants Climbing a Tree - Glass Noodle Stir-fry (Ma Yi Shang Shu)
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 12 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 22 minutesminutes
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Marvellina
Chinese glass noodle stir-fried with seasoning and ground meat is one of the classic Sezchuan dishes that get its unique name because of its appearance. Can be made on stove-top or instant pot
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Turn off the heat. Add the bean thread noodles in and let them soak for 8-10 minutes or until they are soft and turn translucent. Cut into shorter pieces with kitchen shears, but not too short, about 10 cm length
If using wok or skillet
Preheat a wok or large skillet. Add cooking oil. Add ginger and stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground pork and stir fry until it's no longer pink. Add the seasonings and chicken stock. Bring it to a boil and then add the bean thread noodles. Stir to mix everything. The noodle will absorb the liquid
If using Instant pot:
Turn the saute mode on. When it's hot, add cooking oil. Add cooking oil. Add ginger and stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground pork and stir fry until it's no longer pink. Add the seasonings and chicken stock. Bring it to a boil and then add the bean thread noodles. Stir to mix everything. The noodle will absorb the liquid
Serving:
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onion. Serve immediately