Ants climbing a tree: spicy vermicelli stir-fry (蚂蚁上树)

Steps

1. Step 1

   Soak noodles in warm water for 5 minutes (or in cold water for 10 minutes) until they are soft and pliable. Rinse under cold water and drain. Set aside.

   Timer: Soak noodles · 5 min

   250 ml hot water

2. Step 2

   Heat up oil in a wok over a medium-high heat. Briefly fry chilli bean paste and chilli powder, then stir in minced pork, ginger, rice wine and soy sauce. Fry until well combined.

   100 g dry mung bean vermicelli noodles (3.5oz )1 ½ tablespoon cooking oil1 tablespoon Sichuan chilli bean paste (see note 1)1/2 teaspoon chilli powder150 g minced pork/beef (5.3oz)1 teaspoon minced ginger1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine½ teaspoon light soy sauce

3. Step 3

   Pour in hot water. Then add sugar, white pepper and the noodles.

   250 ml hot water