Cumin Lamb Noodles
Cumin Lamb Noodles feature tender stir-fried lamb and noodles in a spicy chile crisp sauce, making it a perfect quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal
large pot
large skillet or wok
- 2 pounds bone-in lamb shoulder steaks about 4 steaks
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil such as avocado, divided
- 8 ounces dried wide wheat noodles
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds optional
- 1 small white onion thinly sliced, about 1 ½ cups
- 2 tablespoons chile crisp plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 teaspoons black vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- torn fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Remove bones from lamb steaks; discard bones. Cut lamb against the grain into ¼-inch-thick strips. Toss lamb with ground cumin, cornstarch, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add cumin seeds, if using; cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add lamb in a single layer; cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in onion; cook until lamb is no longer pink and onions are softened and starting to brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir chile crisp, 2 tablespoons water, black vinegar, and dark soy sauce into skillet until well combined. Add noodles; cook, stirring constantly, until noodles are coated in sauce, about 30 seconds. Stir in additional chile crisp to taste. Garnish with torn cilantro and serve immediately.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg
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