STIR-FRIED LAMB WITH CHILE, CUMIN AND GARLIC
Start with lamb shoulder; leg is not lean or tender enough for this treatment. You can use loin if you prefer, but the dish will cost at least 10 times as much and it won't be any better. Marinate it dry (or nearly so; I use a little soy sauce, for complexity) for as long as you like - 10 minutes, an hour, a day. The flavor will get a little stronger, though not much. More important than the length of time is the freshness of your cumin. You absolutely need cumin seeds, not ground cumin. It's worth the two or three minutes it takes to toast the seeds before marinating the meat. You can grind them if you like, but I like the little bit of crunch the seeds add.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut lamb into 1/2-inch cubes (easier if meat is firmed in the freezer for 15 to 45 minutes). Toast cumin seeds in dry skillet over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until fragrant, a minute or 2. Toss together lamb with cumin, chili, garlic, soy sauce, a large pinch of salt and a healthy grinding of pepper. If you like, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, put a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet (ideally, it will hold the lamb in one layer, or nearly so) and turn heat to high. When hot, add lamb. Cook, undisturbed, for about a minute, then stir once or twice to loosen lamb from skillet. Cook another minute, then stir again. Add scallions, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions glisten and shrink a bit and the meat is about medium.
- If you want a slightly saucier mixture, stir in 1/4 cup water and cook another minute. Serve hot over rice, garnished, if you like, with cilantro.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Daniel Prelipceanu
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and it turned out great. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Kevin Crawley
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.
Jerry Boy
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Madelyn Toledo
[email protected]I've tried many lamb recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Jeremy Jones
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sunday Oshinowo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook lamb.
Benny rose Faciol
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I had some leftover lamb from a roast and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.
Dawer Mazhar
[email protected]I was impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make this dish and it turned out great. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Asim zaman
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.
Cavin Samkelo
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shahzaib Raza
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Andrea Dodge
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.
Jibon Jibon
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.