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Main course · Chinese

Xinjiang Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry with Chilli

15 min Serves 4 ~351 kcal/serving ~£8.80 (£2.20/serving) Contains-nutsDairy-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 450 g lamb neck fillet, sliced
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 dried red chilli
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 spring onions
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
351 kcal
Protein
21.2 g
Carbohydrate
1.9 g
of which sugars
0.5 g
Fat
28.5 g
of which saturates
11.3 g
Fibre
0.7 g
Salt
0.86 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the groundnut oil in a wok until very hot and stir-fry the lamb for 2 minutes, until just browned.

  2. 2

    Add the cumin seeds and dried red chilli and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds more.

  4. 4

    Stir in the light soy sauce and the spring onions, cut into lengths.

  5. 5

    Toss everything together for 1 minute, until the lamb is cooked through with no pink remaining.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with steamed rice.

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