Xinjiang Cumin Lamb
Total Time: 1 hourYield: 4 Servings
Source: www.recipetineats.com
Category: Lamb
Ingredients
1 pound Lamb (thinly sliced)1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Rice Wine
1⁄2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 1⁄4 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Cumin
1⁄2 teaspoon Sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon White Pepper
4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1⁄2 cup Dried Chillis
1 whole Onion (small, sliced)
2 tablespoons Ginger (grated)
5 cloves Garlic (sliced)
1⁄2 cup Cilantro (chopped)
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (toasted)
Directions
- Combine lamb, soy sauce, rice wine, salt, baking soda and cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well then set aside to marinate for 30 minutes. Mix cumin, sugar and white pepper in a small bowl, set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half the lamb and spread out in a single layer. Leave for 30 seconds then, using a spatula toss for 1 more minute until the lamb is slightly golden. Remove onto a plate.
- Add the rest of the lamb to the pan. Again, leave for 30 seconds then toss for 1 additional minute and transfer to the same plate.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the dried chilli, ginger and garlic. Stir for 10 seconds to release flavor, then add the onion. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion just starts to soften.
- Add the cooked lamb then sprinkle the spice mix over. Toss well to evenly coat. Add the cilantro, sesame seeds and toss. Serve immediately over rice.