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Cumin Lamb Noodles

Cumin Lamb Noodles

Delicious cumin lamb noodles featuring homemade hand-pulled noodles and tender lamb in a bold chili oil sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 531 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • spice grinder

Ingredients
  

Noodles

  • 1 batch homemade hand-pulled noodles (or wide wheat noodles)

Spice Mix

  • 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds

Meat & Marinade

  • 1 lb lamb (thinly sliced against the grain)
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Sauce

  • ½ cup homemade chili oil (and more to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons chinkiang vinegar
  • ¼ cup Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 4 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons dark soy sauce

Stir Fry

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 8 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 inches ginger (minced)
  • 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 hot green chili green chili (sliced)
  • ½ bunch cilantro (chopped, yield 1 heap cup loosely packed cut cilantro)

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Make sure the dough for the noodles is fully prepared before beginning the lamb stir fry. Set a pot of water to boil so that it will be ready to boil the noodles as soon as the lamb is done.
  • Add the cumin, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander to a dry pan and heat over medium-low heat. Stir and toss frequently. Toast until the spices are fragrant and beginning to pop, about 5 minutes. Take the spices off the heat and grind until partially powdered.
  • Combine the lamb, Shaoxing wine, salt, oil, and 2 teaspoons of the ground spices. Mix and add the cornstarch, mixing by hand until the lamb is fully coated. Marinate for 15 minutes.

Cook lamb sauce

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the marinated lamb and spread it into a single layer. Add garlic and ginger on top. Leave to sear for 30 seconds to a minute until browned.
  • Stir occasionally until the lamb is mostly browned on both sides and the aromatics turn golden. It's OK if the inside is still slightly pink.
  • Add red onion and green chilis. Stir fry for 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Add the spice mix and toss to coat everything.
  • Pour in the sauce and scrape the bottom of the pan to lift any caramelization. Stir fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Turn the heat off and add cilantro, stirring to incorporate. Transfer to a big plate to stop cooking.

Boil noodles

  • Take your prepared dough, stretch each piece, and add to the boiling water. Cook them for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • If using packaged noodles, cook according to the instructions. Transfer the cooked noodles into 4 bowls.

Serve

  • Add the lamb and sauce over the noodles. You can add extra chili oil, chinkiang vinegar, and soy sauce to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

You will need about ⅔ batch of the hand-pulled noodles for this dish for an intensive result. Recommend making the whole batch to ensure enough noodles and possible leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 42.6gProtein: 29gFat: 27.4gSaturated Fat: 5.3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 946mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6.5gCalcium: 78mgIron: 5mg
Keyword chili oil, Cumin Lamb Noodles, hand-pulled noodles, lamb recipe, Sichuan cooking, spice mix
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