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Cumin lamb

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Cumin lamb is a popular Chinese dish made with tender pieces of lamb stir-fried with aromatic cumin, garlic, ginger, and other flavorful spices. It's a delicious and savory dish with a hint of heat and a unique blend of flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 356

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lamb boneless, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger minced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
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Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and toast them for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
  4. Add the sliced lamb to the skillet and stir-fry until it is browned on all sides.
  5. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and continue to cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
  7. Pour the sauce over the lamb and vegetables in the skillet, and toss to combine.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
  10. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  11. Serve the cumin lamb hot over steamed rice or with noodles.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 583mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1093IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg

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