Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork)
Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork) pairs springy mung bean noodles with a fragrant, peppercorn-tingling pork sauce that clings to every strand. The balance of dark soy depth and Sichuan pepper warmth makes it bold yet comforting, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a shareable dish alongside other Chinese favorites.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the vermicelli in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for at least 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until you can feel heat rising from the pan. Add the ground pork; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Stir in the peppercorn powder until evenly mixed. Add water and bring to a boil.
- 3
Add the drained vermicelli and mix evenly with the pork. Cook until all the water has evaporated, about 5 more minutes. Taste and add more soy sauce if it is not salty enough for you.
- 4
Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with green onions.
- Calories 486.95 kcal High 24%
- Protein 18.53 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 52.69 g 19%
- Total Fat 23.5 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 5.92 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.83 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 469.77 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 3.16 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.29 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 10.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 307.83 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 1.13 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork) is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Onion, Ground Pork, Sichuan Peppercorns, and Soy Sauce. Each serving provides about 486.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork) made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Onion, Ground Pork, Sichuan Peppercorns, Soy Sauce, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork)?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 486.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork) healthy?
- Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Vermicelli with Spicy Pork) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 486.95 calories and 18.53 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 469.77 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.92 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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