Description
Cumin Lamb Noodles are a deliciously bold dish that brings the essence of restaurant-style dining to your home. This flavorful meal features tender lamb stir-fried with aromatic spices, enveloped in a spicy chili oil sauce, and served over homemade hand-pulled noodles. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, the combination of cumin, Sichuan peppercorns, and fresh vegetables creates a delightful culinary experience. With just 25 minutes of prep time and quick cooking, you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Customize this dish by adding your favorite veggies or adjusting the spice level to suit your palate.
Ingredients
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- Homemade hand-pulled noodles (or wide wheat noodles)
- 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- 1 lb lamb (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup homemade chili oil (and more to taste)
- 3 tablespoons chinkiang vinegar
- 4 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 inches ginger (minced)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 hot green chili (sliced)
- 1/2 bunch cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your homemade hand-pulled noodles or use store-bought wide wheat noodles.
- In a frying pan or wok, heat peanut oil over high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced lamb and cook quickly until browned. Stir in cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Pour in homemade chili oil and vinegar; toss to coat the lamb evenly.
- Cook the noodles in boiling water until tender, then drain and combine with the stir-fried lamb mixture.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg