Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Spice Preparation
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 2 tablespoons of whole cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon of Sichuan peppercorns, and 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer to a spice grinder and grind until partially fine.
Marinate Lamb
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of tender lamb with 2 tablespoons of Shaoxing wine, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of peanut oil, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Cook Lamb
- Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated lamb in a single layer and sear for about 30 seconds.
- Stir to brown the meat evenly until golden.
Add Aromatics
- Introduce 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger to the skillet, stirring quickly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Incorporate Vegetables
- Add 1 sliced red onion and 1-2 hot green chilies to the pan. Stir-fry for 10-20 seconds until the onion is just tender.
Add Spice Mix and Sauce
- Sprinkle in the ground spice mix and pour in 2 tablespoons of homemade chili oil, 2 tablespoons of Chinkiang vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
Finish with Cilantro
- Remove the skillet from heat and fold in a handful of chopped cilantro. Mix until evenly distributed.
Cook Noodles
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook homemade hand-pulled noodles for about 2 minutes or follow package instructions for wide wheat noodles.
- Drain the noodles and rinse gently under cold water.
Serve
- Plate a generous serving of the cooked noodles in a bowl. Top with the lamb mixture and sauce, drizzling with extra chili oil and vinegar as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, marinate lamb overnight and adjust spices according to personal taste.
