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Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles

Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles That Will Ignite Your Taste Buds

Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles are rich and aromatic, offering a delightful twist to your dinner routine.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Homemade Noodles
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water adjust as needed for dough consistency
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Spicy Lamb Mix
  • 1 pound lamb (shoulder or loin) can substitute with chicken or beef
  • 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds toast before grinding
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns use fresh
  • 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds grind for maximum flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) for marination
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce and Aromatics
  • 3 tablespoons chili oil adjust for spice level
  • 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 inch ginger finely minced
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 2 pieces hot green chili adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wok
  • mortar and pestle
  • Pot
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by preparing your homemade hand-pulled noodles according to your preferred dough recipe. Allow the dough to rest for about 30 minutes, covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying. Once rested, stretch and pull the dough into thin, long strands.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the whole cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander seeds for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the well-marbled lamb with Shaoxing wine, salt, peanut oil, the ground spice mix, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for approximately 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Arrange the marinated lamb in a single layer and let it sear until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for another minute until aromatic.
  5. Introduce sliced red onion and hot green chilies to the skillet, stir-frying briefly for about 2 minutes. Then pour in the sauce ingredients, mixing well.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Cover to keep it warm while preparing the noodles.
  7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the hand-pulled noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes until tender yet slightly chewy. Drain the noodles in a colander.
  8. On each plate, serve the noodles topped with the savory lamb and sauce mix, garnished with extra chili oil or soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Freshly toasted spices enhance the flavor. Prepare all ingredients in advance for a smooth cooking process.

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