Description
Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles are a fiery, aromatic dish packed with bold flavors from seared lamb, cumin, chili, and garlic. The thick, chewy biang biang noodles soak up the rich, savory sauce, making every bite addictive. Inspired by Xi’an street food, this dish is perfect for anyone craving something spicy, hearty, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
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Spice Mix*
- 1 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
Lamb & Stir Fry
- 250 g thinly sliced lamb leg or shoulder (little over 1/2 a pound)
- 1 tbsp rice wine or sake
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 heaping tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 scallions, sliced with whites and greens separated
- 1 green chili pepper, de-seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 red chili peppers, de-seeded and thinly sliced (or 1 tbsp chili flakes)
- 1/8 (100 g) green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1/2 (80 g) red onion, sliced
- 2-4 tbsp chili oil, to taste
Sauce
- 1-1.5 tbsp soy sauce, to taste
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce, optional
- 1/2-1 tbsp black vinegar, to taste
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp msg
For Serving
- 2 servings (400 g) of hand pulled noodles*
- cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Toast & Grind the Spices: In a pan over medium heat, toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and white pepper until fragrant. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and coarsely grind.
- Marinate the Lamb: In a bowl, mix the lamb with rice wine, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside to marinate while preparing the other ingredients.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice and chop all vegetables as needed. Set them aside.
- Cook the Stir-Fry: Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant. Increase the heat to high and add the marinated lamb. Cook until no longer pink. Add the prepared vegetables and ground spices. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Drizzle in chili oil and cook for another minute. If the pan starts sticking, add a few tablespoons of water to deglaze. Remove from heat.
- Cook the Noodles & Combine: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package or until al dente. Drain the noodles and transfer them to the stir-fry pan. Add the sauce and sliced scallion greens, tossing everything until well-coated.
- Serve: Top with fresh cilantro and drizzle with extra chili oil if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- *If using pre-ground spices, use 2 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground sichuan peppercorn and 1/8 tsp ground white pepper.
- ** If you don’t have any fresh hand pulled noodles or want a quicker version, use any noodles of your choice. Hand ripped noodles and scissor cut noodles are quicker and easier to make! Dried knife cut noodles or frozen udon noodles are great options too.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Noodles
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg