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Cumin Lamb Noodles

Bold and Flavorful Cumin Lamb Noodles That Wow Every Time

Aromatic and spicy, these Cumin Lamb Noodles blend tender lamb with hand-pulled noodles for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 2 cups Flour for homemade noodles
  • 1 cup Water for homemade noodles
For the Spices
  • 2 tablespoons Whole cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon Whole coriander seeds
For the Lamb
  • 1 pound Lamb (loin or shoulder) sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Homemade chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 1 medium Red onion sliced
  • 1 medium Green chili sliced
  • 0.5 bunch Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Spice Grinder

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine flour and water to form a dough, let it rest for 30 minutes. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Toast whole cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander seeds in a dry pan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Marinate sliced lamb with Shaoxing wine, salt, peanut oil, and 2 teaspoons of ground spices for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat peanut oil in a skillet, add marinated lamb and sear for 30 seconds, then sauté with minced garlic and grated ginger.
  5. Add red onion and green chili to the skillet, cook for 1-2 minutes, then deglaze with chili oil and sauces.
  6. Stir in chopped cilantro, then remove the skillet from heat.
  7. Cook the noodles in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  8. Serve the cooked noodles topped with stir-fried lamb and sauce, and drizzle with extra chili oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Gather and measure all ingredients beforehand for a smooth cooking process. Use fresh spices for maximum flavor.

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