Illustration of glass noodles with minced pork and scallions

Sichuan · THE FOOD GUIDE

Glass noodles with minced pork

Ants climbing a tree

蚂蚁上树

Mǎyǐ shàng shù

Glass noodles and minced pork absorb a savory sauce with fermented chili bean paste.

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How to enjoy it

Serve as a shared dish, on its own or with steamed rice.

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How does it taste?

Savory and spicy

SavorySpicy
Chili heat
2/5
Texture
Tender noodles with small meat crumbles.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

Sichuan

Associated with Sichuan.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有蚂蚁上树吗?

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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

A name you can picture

This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.

The tiny pieces of pork resemble ants on noodle branches, with scallions suggesting leaves. The name evokes this scene.

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