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Ants Climbing a Tree

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Yield

Yield: 24 servings

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ingredients

3 pounds dried bean thread noodles
1 1/2 cups Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 1/2 cups dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
4 Tbsp. cornstarch
6 pounds ground pork butt
8 cups unsalted chicken stock
3/4 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup Hunan red chili sauce
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1 pounds green onions, sliced into thin rings
10 ounces ginger, finely minced
3 3/4 pounds carrots, finely cubed
Kikkoman Preservative-Free Non-GMO Toasted Sesame Oil, as needed
kosher salt, as needed

directions

For each serving, to order, in bowl, cover 2 ounces noodles with hot water; soak 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Drain and reserve.

In bowl, mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sherry and 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch. Add 2 ounces pork.

In small bowl, mix 1/3 cup chicken stock, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce.

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in wok or skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 ounce green onions and 1 tablespoon ginger; stir-fry 10 to 15 seconds until fragrant. Add pork and stir-fry until gray, poking meat into bits. Stir in soy sauce mixture. Mix in noodles and 2 1/2 ounces carrots. Bring mixture to simmer, cover and cook 2 to 4 minutes until noodles have absorbed most of liquid. Stir to mix. Season with sesame oil and salt. Serve in bowl.

Adapted from Chef Barbara Tropp

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