Easy Cumin Lamb
You'll need a spice grinder (aka coffee grinder) or mortar and pestle to break up the toasted spices.
Servings 4 people
Calories 435kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 pound boneless lamb leg thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large white onion thinly sliced
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry or Shaoxing wine
- 1 cup cilantro coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast cumin seeds and peppercorns for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Coarsely grind toasted spices in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Mix with salt and chili flakes.
- Add spice mixture to sliced lamb and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until hot. Add oil and when it just starts to smoke, add onions. Cook and stir about 2 minutes until the edges are translucent. Transfer onions to a bowl.
- Add lamb with spices to the wok; cook and stir until meat starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Add green onions, garlic, soy sauce and wine; bring to simmer. Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until lamb is just cooked through. Add onions and stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Transfer to platter and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1165mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 5mg