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Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles

Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles

Enjoy the robust flavors of Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles, a chewy Northern Chinese specialty.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Noodles and Pasta
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 425 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • spice grinder
  • wok
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Noodles

  • 1.5 cups bread flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups water plus 1 tablespoon

Lamb & Sauce

  • 8 oz fatty lamb shoulder or chuck thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus 3 tablespoons, divided
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine plus 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1.5 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 pieces scallions chopped, white parts and green parts separated
  • 7 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 piece long hot red or green chili pepper de-seeded and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons chili oil preferably homemade
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cups finely diced Chinese celery or regular celery optional
  • 3 leaves cabbage roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cups garlic chives roughly chopped, optional

Instructions
 

Noodle Preparation

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the bread flour, salt and water. Combine the mixture until it starts to form a scraggly dough.
  • Attach the bowl to the mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, and knead on low speed for 20 minutes.
  • Allow the dough to rest covered for 1 to 2 hours.

Lamb & Sauce Preparation

  • Combine the sliced lamb with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon rice wine, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set aside to marinate.
  • Toast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and white pepper in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Prepare all your vegetables and set aside.

Noodle Cooking & Sauce Preparation

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the noodles.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok, add ginger and scallion whites, cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and chili pepper, cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Stir-fry marinated lamb until just browned, add rice wine, spice mixture, chili oil, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, onions, and celery.
  • Cook the noodles and cabbage in boiling water for 90 seconds to 2 minutes.
  • Combine noodles, cabbage, garlic chives, and scallion greens with the sauce. Toss to coat.

Notes

This recipe requires some time for noodle preparation, but the end result is worth it!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Biang Biang Noodles, Chinese Noodles, Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles
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