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Cumin Lamb Noodles

Name: Cumin Lamb Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: East Asian
Ingredients: 0.5 lb lamb (sliced thinly); Shaoxing wine (for marinade); cornstarch (for marinade); water (for marinade); baking soda (for marinade); salt (for marinade); chilli oil (for sauce and assembly); light soy sauce (for sauce); dark soy sauce (for sauce); black vinegar (for sauce); ground cumin (for spice mix); ground coriander (for spice mix); ground white peppercorns (for spice mix); 2 servings thick noodles (such as hand-pulled or thick wheat noodles); cabbage (boiled); scallions (chopped); celery (sliced); coriander (fresh cilantro, for assembly)

Recipe by Alex @butter.aficionado · Instagram

Imported by Blak Rabbit on SeeMeCook

Inspired by the legendary Xi’an Famous Foods version, these noodles feature tender marinated lamb tossed in a fragrant cumin spice mix and a savory, tangy sauce.

2 servings30 minEast Asian

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Ingredients

0.5 lb lamb (sliced thinly)
Shaoxing wine (for marinade)
cornstarch (for marinade)
water (for marinade)
baking soda (for marinade)
salt (for marinade)
chilli oil (for sauce and assembly)
light soy sauce (for sauce)
dark soy sauce (for sauce)
black vinegar (for sauce)
ground cumin (for spice mix)
ground coriander (for spice mix)
ground white peppercorns (for spice mix)
2 servings thick noodles (such as hand-pulled or thick wheat noodles)
cabbage (boiled)
scallions (chopped)
celery (sliced)
coriander (fresh cilantro, for assembly)

Steps

1
Prepare the lamb marinade by combining Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, water, baking soda, and salt. Slice the lamb thinly and toss with the marinade; let it sit to tenderize.
2
Whisk together the lamb sauce ingredients: chilli oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and black vinegar.
3
Mix the dry cumin spice mix by combining ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground white peppercorns.
4
Boil the cabbage until tender and cook the thick noodles according to package instructions.
5
Stir-fry the marinated lamb in a hot pan until browned. Add the cumin spice mix and the prepared lamb sauce, tossing until the lamb is well-coated and fragrant.
6
Assemble the dish by combining the cooked noodles with the cumin lamb mixture, boiled cabbage, chopped scallions, sliced celery, fresh coriander, and an extra drizzle of chilli oil.

Notes

The author notes this is inspired by Xi’an Famous Foods. While specific quantities weren't provided in the text, the assembly follows a standard stir-fry and toss method common for this dish.