Cumin Lamb Noodles Home (Printable Recipe)

Tender lamb stir-fried with cumin and chili oil over hand-pulled noodles. Rich, bold, and deeply satisfying.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb lamb shoulder or loin, trimmed and thinly sliced

02 - 8 oz wide hand-pulled or store-bought noodles

03 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

04 - 1 green pepper, thinly sliced

05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

07 - 1/2 cup homemade chili oil

08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

09 - 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

10 - 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar

11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

12 - 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, dry roasted and ground

13 - 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, dry roasted and ground

14 - 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, dry roasted and ground

01 - Heat oil in a hot wok. Add lamb in a single layer and sear until browned, working in batches if needed.

02 - Add ginger and garlic to the pan and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

03 - Stir in sliced onion and green pepper. Stir-fry briefly to keep vegetables crisp.

04 - Sprinkle in ground cumin, coriander, and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir to bloom the spices in the oil.

05 - Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and black vinegar. Stir to coat the ingredients evenly.

06 - Add chopped cilantro and stir through for a fresh and herby finish.

07 - Place cooked noodles in a serving bowl and top with lamb mixture. Spoon extra sauce over the top before serving.

01 - Prep all ingredients before cooking begins, as the stir-fry process is very fast.

02 - To maximize flavor, roast and grind whole spices just before use.

03 - Chili oil made at home tends to be more aromatic than overly spicy.