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Cumin Lamb Noodles

Savory Cumin Lamb Noodles that Blow Fast Food Away

Delicious Cumin Lamb Noodles are a satisfying dish that balances savory and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 1 batch Hand-Pulled Noodles or wide wheat noodles
For the Marinade
  • 1 lb Lamb lean cuts like loin or shoulder
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Peanut Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
For the Spice Mix
  • 2 tbsp Whole Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Whole Coriander Seeds or ground coriander
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Homemade Chili Oil adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 3 tbsp Chinkiang Vinegar
  • 4 tsp Soy Sauce (light)
  • 4 tsp Soy Sauce (dark)
For the Stir-Fry
  • 8 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 inches Ginger minced
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 1 whole Green Chili chopped
  • ½ bunch Cilantro optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • wok
  • Pot
  • spice grinder

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cumin Lamb Noodles
  1. Make the homemade hand-pulled noodles. Mix flour and water, knead for 10 minutes, let rest for 30 minutes, then roll and stretch into thin sheets.
    Cumin Lamb Noodles
  2. Toast the cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander seeds in a dry skillet for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Grind into a fine powder.
    Cumin Lamb Noodles
  3. Marinate the cubed lamb with Shaoxing wine, salt, peanut oil, and ground spices for 15 minutes.
    Cumin Lamb Noodles
  4. Heat a skillet over high heat, add peanut oil and sear the marinated lamb. Then add garlic, ginger, onion, and chili.
    Cumin Lamb Noodles
  5. Add the chili oil, Chinkiang vinegar, and soy sauces to the lamb and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
    Cumin Lamb Noodles
  6. Boil the hand-pulled noodles for 1-2 minutes, drain, and toss with oil to prevent sticking.
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  7. Serve the noodles topped with lamb and sauce; garnish with cilantro.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients before cooking for a smooth process.

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