Ants Climbing a Tree
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Ants Climbing a Tree

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Ants Climbing a Tree

About This Recipe

This savory Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pickled Cowpea and Ground Meat is a mouthwatering dish bursting with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Tender rice noodles soak up the rich, umami-packed sauce made with fragrant minced garlic, spicy Pixian bean paste, and tangy pickled cowpea. The ground meat, infused with fresh ginger, adds a hearty depth, while a quick stir-fry locks in all the delicious aromas. What makes this recipe special is the perfect balance of sour, spicy, and savory notes, creating an irresistible comfort meal. Easy to prepare yet packed with complex flavors, this dish is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful lunch. Serve hot for a truly satisfying experience!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • ground meat 100g
  • rice noodles 100g
The aromatics
  • pickled cowpea 50g
  • ginger 10g
The sauce & seasonings
  • garlic 10g
  • Pixian bean paste 2 tbsp
  • oil 1 tbsp
  • salt to taste

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the pickled cowpea into small sections and prepare minced garlic.
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Step 2
Step 2
Soak the rice noodles in hot water until they are soft. Add ginger to the ground meat.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat the wok with oil. When the oil temperature reaches 50%, add the minced garlic.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add the ground meat and stir-fry until it is fragrant.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add the pickled cowpea and continue to stir-fry. Add Pixian bean paste, soy sauce, and salt.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add a small bowl of water and then add the soaked rice noodles. Stew for a while.
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Step 7
Step 7
When the water has mostly evaporated, stir-fry a few times and then it is ready to be served.
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Step 8
Step 8
Serve the dish.

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