Ants in a Tree

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Add the noodles and bring back to a boil.
3. 3
   Boil for 1 minute for cellophane noodles and 2 to 3 minutes for angel hair pasta.
4. 4
   Drain in a colander and rinse under running water.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Stir the pork with 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, the sesame oil, the cornstarch, and 1/2 of the scallions in a small bowl.
7. 7
   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until almost smoking.
8. 8
   Add the ginger, garlic, and chile paste.
9. 9
   Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
10. 10
    Add the pork mixture and cook for 1 minute longer.
11. 11
    Stir in the cabbage and the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
12. 12
    Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is almost wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
13. 13
    Add the cooked noodles and cook, cutting them slightly with the side of the spatula, until the pork is no longer pink, about 1 minute.
14. 14
    Pour in the chicken stock and add the remaining scallions.
15. 15
    Season with salt and pepper and reduce the heat to medium-low.
16. 16
    Cover loosely with foil and simmer until the noodles have absorbed some of the stock, about 3 minutes