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Cumin Lamb Noodles

Delicious Cumin Lamb Noodles with Homemade Hand-Pulled Chew

Cumin Lamb Noodles are a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring homemade hand-pulled noodles and tender lamb, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 1 batch Hand-Pulled Noodles Homemade for authentic texture; or use wide wheat noodles.
Lamb Marinade
  • 1 lb Lamb Well-marbled loin or shoulder recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine Can substitute with dry sherry.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
  • 1 tsp Cooking Oil Use peanut or vegetable oil.
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch Adds tenderness to the lamb.
Spice Mix
  • 1 tbsp Whole Cumin Seeds Toast for maximum aroma.
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns Can substitute with black pepper.
  • 1 tbsp Whole Coriander Seeds Enhances the spice blend.
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Chili Oil Adjustable based on heat preference.
  • 3 tbsp Chinkiang Vinegar Can use rice vinegar as an alternative.
  • 4 tsp Soy Sauce (light and dark)
Aromatics
  • 8 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 inch Ginger Minced.
  • 1 whole Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1 whole Hot Green Chili Sliced.
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro Chopped.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Spice Grinder
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare your hand-pulled noodles or boil water for store-bought wide wheat noodles.
  2. Toast and grind the whole cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander seeds.
  3. Marinate the lamb with Shaoxing wine, salt, cooking oil, and half the ground spice mixture.
  4. Cook the marinated lamb in a skillet until browned, then add garlic and ginger.
  5. Add red onion and hot green chili, then mix in remaining ground spices and sauce ingredients.
  6. Finish by mixing in chopped cilantro.
  7. Boil the noodles until al dente, then drain.
  8. Serve the noodles with the lamb mixture on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh spices and adjust spice levels according to preference. Store leftovers properly in the fridge or freezer.

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