Ants climb a tree

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesBean threads
6Cloves garlic; minced
½In ginger root; minced
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1teaspoonSesame oil
5tablespoonsPeanut oil
2tablespoonsHot pepper sauce
6Scallion; shredded
teaspoonSalt
1poundsGround pork

Directions

Soak bean thread in 4 cups boiling water for ~20 minutes. Marinate meat in ½ scallions, soy and sesame oil. Chop ginger and garlic. Heat oil in wok and stir-fry the hot pepper paste, ginger and garlic over high heat. Add meat and stir fry for ~2 more min. Add ¼ cup soy sauce and cook another 30 sec. Add noodles and stir, chopping noodles in process. Add ⅔ cup water and rest of scallions. Adjust salt to taste.

Recipe by: Madame Chang's Szechuan Cooking Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Nancy Berry <nlberry@...> on Apr 20, 1998