蚂蚁上树，是一道名字奇特的川味家常菜。其实它是肉末炒粉丝，肉末粘在粉丝上，就像蚂蚁爬在树上。粉丝吸满浓郁的肉汁，咸香微辣，配米饭简直绝了。
Ants Climbing a Tree is a classic Sichuan dish with a quirky name. It’s actually minced pork stir-fried with glass noodles—the meat clings to the noodles like ants on a tree. The noodles soak up all the savory, spicy sauce, making it an irresistible dish with steamed rice.
🌴食材 | Ingredients：
红薯粉丝，1把（提前用温水泡软）。/ Sweet potato vermicelli, 1 handful (soaked in warm water until soft).
猪肉末，100g（肥瘦相间）。/ Minced pork, 100g (fatty and lean).
🌴配料 | Aromatics：
蒜末，4~5瓣（切碎）。/ Minced garlic, 4-5 cloves.
姜末，一小块。/ Minced ginger, a small piece.
葱花，1根（切碎）。/ Chopped scallion, 1 stalk.
干红辣椒，3~4个（剪段）。/ Dried red chilies, 3-4 (cut into segments).
🌴调味 | Seasonings：
豆瓣酱，1勺（约15g，灵魂）。/ Doubanjiang, 1 tbsp (about 15g, the soul).
生抽，2勺（约20ml）。/ Light soy sauce, 2 tbsp (about 20ml).
老抽，半勺（约5ml，上色用）。/ Dark soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp (about 5ml, for color).
蚝油，1勺（约10ml）。/ Oyster sauce, 1 tbsp (about 10ml).
白糖，少许（提鲜）。/ A pinch of sugar (to enhance flavor).
料酒，1勺（约10ml）。/ Cooking wine, 1 tbsp (about 10ml).
盐，适量。/ Salt, to taste.
食用油，适量。/ Cooking oil, as needed.
🌴做法 | Instructions：
1，处理粉丝 | Prepare the Vermicelli
粉丝提前用温水泡软，剪短备用。⚠️ 千万别用开水泡，粉丝会烂成一团。我试过用开水，结果炒的时候全粘在一起了。
Soak the vermicelli in warm water until soft, then cut into shorter pieces. ⚠️ Never use boiling water, or the noodles will turn into a mushy clump. I’ve tried it, and they stuck together during stir-frying.
2，炒肉末 | Stir-fry the Pork
锅里倒油，放入猪肉末，中火煸炒到变色、微微出油。加入姜末、蒜末和干红辣椒，炒出香味。⚠️ 肉末要炒到微微发干才香。我试过没炒干，结果吃起来很油腻。
Heat oil in a pan, add the minced pork, and stir-fry over medium heat until it changes color and releases oil. Add the ginger, garlic, and dried chilies, and stir-fry until fragrant. ⚠️ Fry the meat until slightly dry for the best aroma. I’ve tried it undercooked, and it was too greasy.
3，炒底料 | Stir-fry the Sauce
转小火，加入1勺豆瓣酱，炒出红油和香味。加入2勺生抽、半勺老抽、1勺蚝油、少许白糖和1勺料酒，翻炒均匀。⚠️ 豆瓣酱一定要小火炒，大火容易糊，糊了会发苦。
Turn to low heat, add the doubanjiang, and stir-fry until the oil turns red and fragrant. Add the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. Mix well. ⚠️ Cook the doubanjiang over low heat to prevent burning.
4，合炒出锅 | Combine and Serve
加入小半碗热水，大火烧开。放入泡软的粉丝，转中火，用筷子快速翻炒，让粉丝吸满汤汁。等到汤汁浓稠、均匀裹在粉丝上，撒上葱花，出锅。⚠️ 粉丝容易粘锅，要不停用筷子翻炒。我试过没翻炒，结果全粘在锅底了。
Add half a bowl of hot water and bring to a boil. Add the soaked vermicelli, reduce to medium heat, and stir quickly with chopsticks to absorb the sauce. Once the sauce thickens and coats the noodles, sprinkle with scallion and serve. ⚠️ The noodles stick easily; keep stirring with chopsticks. I’ve tried it without stirring, and they stuck to the pan.
宝宝们，蚂蚁上树的精髓在于“粉丝吸汁，肉末酥香”。粉丝一定要用温水泡软，千万别用开水。肉末炒到微微发干才香。豆瓣酱小火炒出红油。最后合炒时用筷子不停翻动，防止粉丝粘锅。
Tips: The key to Ants Climbing a Tree is “flavorful noodles, savory minced meat.” Soak the vermicelli in warm water, never boiling water. Fry the meat until slightly dry for the best texture. Cook the doubanjiang over low heat for the red oil. Keep stirring with chopsticks when combining to prevent sticking.
这道【蚂蚁上树 | Ants Climbing a Tree】是名字奇特、味道绝佳的川味家常菜。如果你喜欢这种咸香微辣的口感，还可以试试我之前写的【麻婆豆腐 | Mapo Tofu】。想看更多经典家常菜，可以逛逛我的【家常菜 | Home-style】分类。
If you enjoy this savory and spicy flavor, you should also try my Mapo Tofu. For more classic home-style dishes, check out my Home-style category.
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