Ingredients
Noodles
- 1 batch homemade hand-pulled noodles (or wide wheat noodles)
Spice Mix
- 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
Meat & Marinade
- 1 lb (450 g) lamb , thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon wine (dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Sauce
- 1/2 cup homemade chili oil (and more to taste)
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/4 cup wine (dry sherry)
- 4 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons dark soy sauce
Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 8 cloves garlic , minced
- 2“ (5 cm) ginger , minced
- 1 red onion , thinly sliced
- 1 hot green chili , sliced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro , chopped
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. If making your own noodles make sure the dough is fully prepared before beginning the lamb stirfry. Set a pot of water to boil so that it will be ready to boil the noodles as soon as the lamb is done.
Add the cumin, peppercorns, and coriander to a dry pan and heat over medium-low heat. Stir and toss frequently. Toast until the spices are fragrant and beginning to pop, about 5 minutes. Take the spices of the heat and grind until partially powdered. You can use a mortar & pestle, a spice grinder, a cof ee grinder, or by crushing the spices with the bottom of a heavy pan. Combine the lamb, wine, salt, oil, and 2 teaspoons of the ground spices and mix. Add the cornstarch and mix by hand until the lamb is fully coated. Marinate for 15 minutes. Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat until the oil begins to smoke. Add the marinated lamb and spread it into a single layer. Separate the individual slices with minimal overlapping using a pair of tongs or chopsticks. Add the garlic and ginger on top. Leave the lamb to sear for 30 seconds to a minute until the bottom is browned.
4. If using hand-pulled noodles – Take your prepared dough, stretch each piece, and add it to the boiled water. Cook them for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. If using packaged noodles – cook them according to the instructions.
6.Transfer the cooked noodles into 4 bowls.
7. Add the lamb and sauce over the noodles.
8. You can add extra chili oil, vinegar, and soy sauce to taste. Enjoy!
