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Cumin Lamb Noodles

Cumin Lamb Noodles

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

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • mortar & pestle
  • spice grinder
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Noodles

  • 1 batch homemade hand-pulled noodles (or wide wheat noodles) You will need about ⅔ batch for this dish.

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 Use a well-marbled cut like loin or shoulder.
  • 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) Use ¼ cup if ½ cup sounds like too much.
  • 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
  • ½ bunch cilantro, chopped Yield 1 heap cup loosely packed cut cilantro.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • If making your own noodles, prepare the dough fully before starting the lamb stir fry. Set a pot of water to boil for the noodles once the lamb is done.
  • Add the cumin, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander to a dry pan over medium-low heat. Toast the spices for about 5 minutes until fragrant and beginning to pop, then grind until partially powdered.
  • Combine the lamb, Shaoxing wine, salt, oil, and 2 teaspoons of the ground spices. Mix and add cornstarch, marinating the lamb for 15 minutes.

Cooking Lamb

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the marinated lamb, spreading it into a single layer. Add garlic and ginger on top and sear the lamb for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Stir occasionally until the lamb is mostly browned on both sides and the aromatics begin to turn golden.
  • Add red onion and green chili, stir-frying for 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Add the spice mix and toss to coat the lamb and veggies with the spices.
  • Pour in the sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift any caramelization. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Turn off the heat, add cilantro, and stir to incorporate. Transfer everything to a big plate to stop the cooking process.

Boiling Noodles

  • For hand-pulled noodles, stretch prepared dough pieces and add them to the boiling water, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • For packaged noodles, cook according to instructions.
  • Transfer cooked noodles into 4 bowls.

Serving

  • Add lamb and sauce over the noodles. Adjust with extra chili oil, chinkiang vinegar, and soy sauce as desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Use pre-ground spices with an increase of 1 teaspoon each if desired. For a more fragrant result, follow spice preparation steps.

Nutrition

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