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Cumin Lamb Noodles

Cumin Lamb Noodles

Delicious Cumin Lamb Noodles made with spiced lamb and homemade noodles for a flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 531 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • spice grinder

Ingredients
  

Noodles

  • 1 batch homemade hand-pulled noodles (or wide wheat noodles)

Spice Mix

  • 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds

Meat & Marinade

  • 1 lb lamb thinly sliced against the grain, well-marbled cut like loin or shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Sauce

  • ½ cup homemade chili oil (and more to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons chinkiang vinegar
  • ¼ cup Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 4 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons dark soy sauce

Stir Fry

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 inches ginger minced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ bunch cilantro chopped (yield 1 heap cup loosely packed cut cilantro)

Instructions
 

Prepare Noodles

  • If making your own noodles, prepare the dough before starting the lamb stir fry. Set a pot of water to boil for the noodles.

Prep

  • Add the cumin, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander to a dry pan and heat over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Grind until partially powdered.
  • Combine the lamb, Shaoxing wine, salt, oil, and 2 teaspoons of the ground spices. Marinate for 15 minutes.

Cook lamb sauce

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated lamb in a single layer and sear until browned, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Stir occasionally until mostly browned and aromatics begin to turn golden.
  • Add red onion and green chilis. Stir fry for 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Add the spice mix and toss to coat everything.
  • Pour in the sauce, scrape the bottom, and stir fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Turn off the heat and add cilantro, stirring to incorporate. Transfer to a plate.

Boil noodles

  • For hand-pulled noodles, stretch pieces and add to boiling water. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. For packaged noodles, follow package instructions.
  • Transfer cooked noodles to bowls.

Serve

  • Top noodles with the lamb and sauce. Add extra chili oil, chinkiang vinegar, and soy sauce to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice levels to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 42.6gProtein: 29gFat: 27.4gSaturated Fat: 5.3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 946mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6.5gCalcium: 78mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Asian cuisine, Cumin Lamb Noodles, Homemade, lamb, noodles, spicy
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