CHINESE COOKING: This is a traditional Northern-style recipe, its emphasis is on the bean-thread noodles (made with green beans) that is a healthy ingredient. It is tasty and simple to put together.

PORK WITH BEAN-THREAD NOODLES螞蟻上樹:

 

 

 

 

1/4 lb. minced pork

bean-thread noodles--2 bundles out of a 300gm package of 6

2 tsp. finely-chopped green onion

1 tsp. finely grated ginger

1/2-1 tbsp. spicy bean paste

sauce:

    3/4 tsp. salt

    1 tsp. sugar

    2 tbsp. dark soy sauce

    1 tsp. tapioca starch

    2 cups stock or water

 

 

Cut bean-thread noodles into long lengths if necessary and soak in warm water to soften; then drain and reserve.

 

In a large non-stick saucepan or wok, heat 1 tbsp. oil over high heat until hot to cook minced pork for about 2 minutes, or until no longer pink, Add in ginger, green onions and spicy bean paste, stirring well to mix. Add in bean-thread noodles, the stock/water and the sauce ingredients. Cover pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer mixture for about 8 minutes or until stock/water is absorbed and bean threads become transparent in colour. Serve right away.