Ants Climbing a Tree (Ma Yi Shang Shu)

Ants Climbing a Tree (Ma Yi Shang Shu)

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Ants Climbing a Tree also known as Ma Yi Shang Shu is a classic Sichuan Chinese dish made with super crispy ground pork, plenty of soft cabbage and carrots, and noodles all intertwined in an intensely savory, salty, and spicy sauce. Easy to make and so much better than takeout!

Category Main Course

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb rice, bean or egg vermicelli

2 tsp sesame oil

1 lb ground pork

5 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix (you can either use plain shredded cabbage or a mix of cabbage, carrots, and purple cabbage)

4 large garlic cloved, minced

1 tsp minced fresh ginger

2 tbsp Doubanjiang bean paste

1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce

2 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp brown sugar

1/2 cup chicken stock

3 green onions, sliced

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