Ants climbing trees recipe

You have to love this intriguing title. Although it evokes an image not necessarily conducive to eating, it is so Chinese to give something a name that elevates it to another level. The key to this simple stir-fry is the noodle. You must use vermicelli made from bean starch: rice noodles just won’t work. This dish is so Chinese it begs for a cold Tsingtao, which is so clean, light and drinkable thanks to the inclusion of rice, which is also used in popular Western beers such as Budweiser and Coors.