Lamb with Cumin and Chiles

Name: Lamb with Cumin and Chiles
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps cumin seeds, toasted till fragrant, divided; 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 2 jalapeños (or other green chiles), stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 340 grams lamb shoulder, cut into 1/4 inch cubes, trimmed of most excess fat and gristle; 2 servings Neutral oil, for marinade and cooking; 1 small onion, cut into short, thin slices; 1 Tbsp Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsps soy sauce

Lamb with Cumin and Chiles is a gluten free and dairy free main course. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 370 calories, 27g of protein, and 22g of fat. A mixture of scallions, lamb shoulder, oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine lamb, 1 tablespoon of oil, 3 tablespoons of the cumin seeds, garlic, soy sauce, and rice wine in a bowl.

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Cumin Seeds

Rice Wine

Soy Sauce

Garlic

Lamb

Cooking Oil

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Bowl

Let the lamb marinate while you prep your other ingredients, or up to half an hour.

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Lamb

Heat a wok or a large, heavy skillet on high and pour in enough oil to thinly cover the bottom. When very hot, add the lamb in one layer.

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Lamb

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Wok

Let it sear well on one side, then brown on all sides. After the initial sear, keep the lamb moving. Burnt cumin is nasty stuff.

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Cumin

Lamb

Add the onions and a pinch of salt while scraping up any browned bits. When the onions have developed some color, add enough water to go halfway up the lamb. Bring it to a boil, then reduce it to a moderate simmer. Simmer till the lamb is tender, adding more water as needed when things are looking too dry.

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Onion

Water

Lamb

Salt

When the lamb is mostly tender and the pan is mostly dry, add the scallions, jalapeños, and the rest of the cumin. Stir often until the jalapeños are softened but still bright green.

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Green Onions