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Cumin lamb served over steamed rice on a dark plate

Cumin Lamb

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Smoky, spicy Xinjiang style cumin lamb stir fried over screaming wok heat with toasted cumin, chilli oil, and five spice. On the table in about ten minutes.

  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Cumin Lamb

  • ½ brown onion, sliced
  • 300 g (0.66 lb) rolled lamb, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chilli oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp water (30 ml)
  • 1 tsp chicken powder
  • 1 tsp YumYum Umami Seasoning (or MSG)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 2 green spring onions, cut into 3 to 4 cm lengths
  • 1 tsp YumYum Dynasty Five Spice (or Chinese five spice)
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Set a wok over your highest heat and add the 2 tablespoons of oil. Let it get properly hot, until it is just starting to smoke.
  2. Add the sliced onion and stir fry for a few seconds until it smells sweet and fragrant.
  3. Add the thinly sliced lamb and immediately start tossing over high heat so it sears fast.
  4. Season with the cumin and drizzle in the chilli oil, keeping everything moving so the spice coats every piece.
  5. Add the oyster sauce and the splash of water, then toss until the lamb is glossy and evenly coated.
  6. Season with the chicken powder and YumYum Umami Seasoning.
  7. Finish with the sesame oil, Chinese cooking wine, spring onions, and YumYum Dynasty Five Spice.
  8. Give it one last hard toss until the lamb is just cooked through and the spring onions are bright.
  9. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Notes

  • Have every ingredient measured and within reach before the wok goes on. This dish cooks in about a minute, so there is no time to hunt for the cumin midway.
  • Rolled lamb from the freezer aisle slices beautifully while still part frozen. Let it thaw just enough to separate the slices.
  • No YumYum seasonings on hand: use plain MSG and regular Chinese five spice.
  • Author: Vincent Yeow Lim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving