Description
This Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry recipe is a flavorful and aromatic Chinese dish that is quick and easy to prepare. Thinly sliced lamb is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cumin, then stir-fried with a medley of vegetables and spices for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lamb shoulder or leg thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Lamb Marinade:
Stir-Fry:
Instructions
- Lamb Marinade: Combine lamb slices with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat oil in a skillet, toast cumin seeds, add marinated lamb, stir-fry until browned. Add ground cumin, chili flakes, garlic, ginger. Add onion, bell pepper, chili, cook until tender-crisp. Stir in green onions, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more chili flakes or dried red chilies.
- Pair with steamed rice or flatbread.
- Slice lamb against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
