Ants Climbing on a Tree

Ingredients:

1/2 cup ground pork

Marinade:

1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp dry sherry
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp peanut oil

Combine marinade ingredients, add to ground turkey
and mix until all the liquid is absorbed; set aside.

4 oz bean threat (cellophane noodles)
Soak bean thread in VERY warm water until softened, about 10 minutes; drain
and cut into 4-5" lengths with scissors.

Seasoning sauce:

1 Tbsp chili paste with garlic
1 Tbso=p dark soy sauce
1 Tsbp dry sherry
1/2 tsp sugar
Mix seasoning sauce ingredients in a cup and set aside.

2 scallions, cut into 1/4" pieces
2 Tsbp peanut oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp sesame oil (dark kind)
 
Cooking methods:

Chop scallions into 1/4" pieces and set aside for garnish. Have peanut oil, chicken broth, and sesame oil at hand.

Heat a wok over medium heat. Swirl in the 2 tablespoons peanut oil and, when hot, add the ground pork, stirring quickly to separate well.

Turn heat to low. Add the seasoning sauce; stir to mix well. Add the bean thread and stir about 30 seconds to combine with the pork.

Add the chicken broth; simmer until the sauce is completely absorbed, about 3 minutes, stirring toward the end to keep the noodles from sticking to the wok. Remove from heat. Add the scallions; mix well.

Serving:
Turn out onto a small platter. Splash the 1 t sesame oil on top. Serve while hot. Serves 2 if no other dishes accompany the meal.