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Cumin Lamb Noodles

Irresistible Cumin Lamb Noodles with Hand-Pulled Perfection

This easy Cumin Lamb Noodles recipe features homemade noodles, bold spices, and tender lamb for a delightful dining experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for homemade noodles
For the Spice Mix
  • 2 tbsp cumin seeds or ground cumin
  • 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns or black pepper
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds or ground coriander
For the Lamb
  • 1 lb lamb well-marbled cuts like loin or shoulder
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup homemade chili oil or store-bought
  • 3 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 4 tsp light soy sauce
  • 4 tsp dark soy sauce
For the Aromatics
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 inches ginger minced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 hot green chili sliced
  • ½ bunch cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • spice grinder
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and water, knead into a dough, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. While the noodles are resting, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander seeds, toasting for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a separate bowl, marinate the lamb with Shaoxing wine, salt, peanut oil, and half of the ground spice mix. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil, and sear the marinated lamb for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  6. Add sliced red onion and hot green chili, stir-frying for about 2 minutes.
  7. Incorporate the remaining ground spice mix, homemade chili oil, Chinkiang vinegar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce to the skillet, stir-frying for about 30 seconds.
  8. Cook the noodles in salted boiling water for 1-2 minutes if using homemade noodles.
  9. Drain the noodles and place them in serving bowls, topping with the lamb mixture and sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep ingredients early, toast spices for flavor, keep the heat high while cooking, and taste as you go for the best results.

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