Description
A flavorful and aromatic Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry recipe that combines tender slices of lamb with a blend of cumin, garlic, and ginger, finished off with colorful bell peppers and scallions. This Chinese-inspired dish is quick to prepare and bursting with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb Marinade:
- 1 lb (450g) lamb shoulder or leg, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1–2 dried red chilies (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, julienned
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Lamb Marinade: Combine lamb slices with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat oil in a skillet. Toast cumin seeds, add dried chilies. Sear lamb, then stir-fry. Add garlic, ginger, onions, bell pepper, scallions. Season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Slice lamb thinly and partially freeze for easier slicing.
- Serve with steamed rice or flatbread.
- Adjust chili level to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
