SPICY LAMB STIR-FRY
PG tested
For stir-fry
8 ounces Cantonese egg noodles
6 ounces lean lamb 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
½ teaspoon dried chili akes
1 teaspoon ve-spice powder
1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha or gochujang sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 fresh jalapeño chili, chopped
1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ yellow onion, peeled and sliced thin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
For garnish
Finely chopped fresh cilantro
Finely chopped green onion
½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
½ teaspoon nigella seeds (optional)
Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
Remove any fat from lamb steaks and then slice the meat into ½ - inch strips. Place in a bowl with garlic, chili flakes, five-spice powder, honey, Worcestershire sauce and Sriracha. Stir everything together and marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat sesame oil in wok over high heat.
Add fresh chili and lamb strips (reserving the marinade), and stir fry for 3-4 minutes to brown the meat.
Add chopped ginger, then pour in the reserved marinade and stir-fry vegetables, cooked noodles and soy sauce. Toss well to combine, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are crisp tender.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onion and sprinkle with sesame and nigella seeds, if using, to pretty it up. All done and you’re ready to dive in.
Serves 4.
— adapted from “The Ramadan Cookbook: 80 Delicious Recipes Perfect for Ramadan, Eid, and Celebrating Throughout the Year” by Anisa Karolia (Countryman Press, $25)