Description
A delicious and aromatic dish featuring tender lamb stir-fried with cumin, served over wheat noodles. This Chinese-inspired recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 oz thick wheat noodles (or hand-pulled style)
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lb lamb shoulder or leg, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Marinate lamb: Mix lamb with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok, add cumin, cumin seeds, and chili flakes. Stir-fry, then add lamb and cook until browned. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and stir-fry. Toss in cooked noodles, season, and finish with green onions.
Notes
- For authentic texture, use hand-pulled noodles if available.
- Add dark soy sauce for deeper color and flavor.
- Try adding Sichuan peppercorns for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese (Xinjiang-Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
