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Main course · Chinese-Muslim

Lamb Mince and Cumin Fried Rice

30 min Serves 4 ~520 kcal/serving ~£8.60 (£2.15/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

Ingredients

  • 600 g cooked basmati rice (cooled)
  • 400 g lamb mince
  • 2 tsp whole cumin seeds
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 long green chillies
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
520 kcal
Protein
24.2 g
Carbohydrate
46.9 g
of which sugars
2.6 g
Fat
25.6 g
of which saturates
9.2 g
Fibre
1.5 g
Salt
1.45 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 20 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add the finely sliced onion and fry for 3–4 minutes until golden.

  3. 3

    Add the crushed garlic and sliced green chillies, stir-fry for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the lamb mince, breaking it up, and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned.

  5. 5

    Tip in the cold rice and stir-fry over a high heat for 3 minutes, pressing against the wok.

  6. 6

    Drizzle over the soy sauce, toss to combine, taste for seasoning and serve.

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