ANTS ON A TREE

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Categories     Ginger     Pasta     Pork     Marinate     Whiskey     Sesame     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

For marinating the pork
3/4 pound ground pork
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
6 ounces bean-thread (cellophane) noodles*
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons Asian chili paste* or 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons Scotch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, or to taste, if desired
*available at Asian markets.

Steps:

  • Marinate the pork:
  • In a small bowl combine the pork gently with the vinegar, the soy sauce, and the sesame oil and let it marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • In a bowl soak the noodles in warm water to cover for 15 minutes, drain them, and cut them into 3- to 4-inch lengths.
  • In a wok or large heavy skillet heat the vegetable oil over moderately high heat until it just begins to smoke and in it stir-fry 1/4 cup of the scallion, the garlic, and the gingerroot for 30 seconds. Add the pork and the chili paste and stir-fry the mixture, breaking up the lumps, until the meat is no longer pink. Add the noodles, the broth, the Scotch, the soy sauce, the vinegar, and the sugar and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the noodles have absorbed the liquid. Transfer the mixture to a platter, drizzle it with the sesame oil, and sprinkle it with the coriander and the remaining 1/4 cup scallion.

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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Bishnu Aryal
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sabiriin Suleymaan
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.


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Laila Nour
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


jilani
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I love the way this recipe looks. It's so festive and colorful.


Hamaad Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Elma Shengjergji
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Batii Khizat
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.


Camille Parisi
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. They said it was the best ants on a tree they had ever had.


Gm Afridi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Musah Adam
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I love the way this recipe looks. It's so festive and colorful.


Pagal M10
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This is a great recipe for a party or a potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Arefin 2.0
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I was looking for a fun and unique recipe to make for my kids and I found this one. They loved the ants on a tree and it was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The ants on a tree were so cute and the kids loved them.


Yawe Hakim
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


tabitha babale
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. The ants on a tree are always a hit with my family and friends.