Description
This Cumin Lamb Noodles recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish inspired by Chinese street food. Tender slices of lamb are stir-fried with aromatic spices and vegetables, then tossed with noodles for a delicious meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound lamb shoulder or leg, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Noodles:
- 12 ounces fresh or dried wide wheat noodles
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste or chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, crushed (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Stir-fry the lamb: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Stir-fry the lamb slices until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Push the lamb to the side of the skillet and add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.
- Season and combine: Stir in cumin, coriander, Sichuan peppercorns, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add soy sauces, rice vinegar, and chili paste. Stir to coat everything.
- Toss with noodles: Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss until combined and heated through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- Slice the lamb thinly against the grain for tender results.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili paste.
- Best served fresh and hot, similar to traditional Chinese street food.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Noodles
- Method: Stir-Fry, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese, Xinjiang-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
