Description
Cumin Lamb Noodles are a flavorful dish that combines tender lamb and perfectly cooked noodles with aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, delivering a delightful blend of textures and tastes in every bite. With minimal cleanup required, you’ll enjoy both cooking and savoring this comforting meal that impresses every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh lamb (shoulder or leg), diced
- 8 ounces fresh egg noodles
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop vegetables and mince garlic and ginger.
- Cook the noodles: Boil water in a pot, cook egg noodles until al dente, drain, and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, then add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Cook the lamb: Add diced lamb to the skillet; brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Add veggies & spices: Stir in bell peppers and cumin seeds; cook until veggies soften (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine everything: Fold in cooked noodles, soy sauce, and reserved pasta water as needed; mix until heated through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with sesame oil and topped with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg