Name: Cumin Lamb Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Homemade hand-pulled noodles (or wide wheat noodles); 1 lb lamb (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons sichuan peppercorns; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds; 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)

Description

Cumin Lamb Noodles are a delightful fusion of bold Chinese flavors and homemade goodness that can transform any meal into a culinary experience. This dish features succulent lamb, aromatic spices, and hand-pulled noodles, all enveloped in a spicy chili oil sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, Cumin Lamb Noodles are quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes! With the flexibility to adjust heat levels and pair with fresh vegetables or pickled sides, this recipe is both versatile and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Homemade hand-pulled noodles (or wide wheat noodles)
1 lb lamb (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
2 teaspoons sichuan peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
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)

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Instructions

Prepare your homemade noodles or use store-bought wide wheat noodles.
Marinate lamb slices with spices, vinegar, oil, and cornstarch for at least 15 minutes.
Stir-fry garlic and ginger in peanut oil until fragrant, then add marinated lamb and cook until browned.
Incorporate sliced onions and green chili, followed by chili oil and vinegar; stir to combine.
Boil the noodles until al dente, then drain and rinse before adding them to the pan with the lamb mixture.
Toss everything together, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg