Stir-fried lamb with spring onions is a classic Chinese dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The tender lamb is coated in a savory sauce and stir-fried with fresh spring onions until it is cooked to perfection. This dish can be served over rice or noodles, or it can be eaten as an appetizer. The key to making a great stir-fried lamb with spring onions is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook the lamb quickly over high heat.
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STIR-FRIED LAMB WITH SPRING ONIONS
The DH asked me to save this recipe here for safe keeping, it is from a recently purchased cookbook entitled Chinese Cooking Made Easy. Times are estimated and have not included marinating time or soaking time for the wood-ear. IMPORTANT NOTE - I have listed mushrooms dried as food.com would not accept dried wood-ear or cloud-ear which can be bought at specialist asian grocers.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice lamb thinly.
- Make up a marinate with the sugar, soy sauce, wine and cornflour paste and add the sliced lamb and marinate for 30-45 minutes.
- Soak the mushrooms for 25 to 30 minutes, then chop them into small pieces with the spring onions.
- Heat the oil in a preheated wok until hot and stir-fry the meat for about 1 minutes or until the colour changes and then remove with a slotted spoon and drain.
- Keep about 1 tablespoon (15ml) of oil in the wok and then add the spring onions, ginger, mushrooms and yellow bean sauce and blend well, then add the meat and fry for 1 minute more and then sprinkle with the sesame oil and serve.
TAGINE OF LAMB STRACOTTO WITH SPRING ONIONS
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Toss the lamb with the rosemary, garlic, oil, and the vinegar and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- While the lamb is marinating, blanch the potatoes and carrots. In well-salted boiling water cook the potatoes for 5 or 6 minutes then transfer with a skimmer to a platter or sheet tray. Cook the carrots for 2 or 3 minutes and reserve with the potatoes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan on medium-high heat until the oil begins to smoke. While the oil is heating, remove the lamb from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the lamb with the flour and toss to coat. Shake excess flour from the meat and add half to the pan in a single layer so as to sear the meat on all sides, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining lamb.
- Carefully place the potatoes and carrots in the pan used for the lamb. (The olive oil will have lots of flavor from the lamb.) Season with salt and pepper and saute until lightly caramelized, about 4 minutes. Stir from time to time and regulate the heat so the vegetables do not caramelize too much on one side. Transfer to a platter or large plate so that they can be spread out in a single layer.
- Pour off and discard the residual oil in the pan. With the pan still on medium heat, deglaze with the wine and reduce by half then add the stock. Bring to a simmer and reduce again by half. Add the seared lamb to the pan and gently toss to incorporate with the pan sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a Dutch oven or large, deep baking dish, add the lamb, wine and broth mixture and rosemary. Cover then place in the pre-heated oven for 45 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, carrots and spring onions to the stew. Mix carefully to incorporate. Add a little stock or water, if necessary, to keep the stew moistened. Continue to cook in the oven, covered, until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 10 more minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and lemon zest. Taste and add salt and fresh ground pepper if needed. Serve directly from the baking dish.
STIR-FRIED LAMB WITH CHILI, CUMIN AND GARLIC
From the New York Times; not tried; posted for safekeeping. Prep and cooking times are just estimates and do not include marinating time.
Provided by coconutty
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 30m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut lamb into ½-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 ¼ cup water and cook another minute. Serve hot over rice, garnished, if you like, with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 122.8, Sodium 358.4, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 29.2
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.
LAMB STIR-FRY
A quick, healthy and tasty stir-fry
Provided by caroladams
Time 20m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook noodles
- Spray a wok with oil and heat. Stir -fry lamb for 2 minutes until browned
- add all the vegetables and fry for 2-3 minutes, stir in sauces and drained noodles
- Toss until everything is coated with sauce, serve and garnish with coriander
- per serving: 370kcals, 8g fat
STIR-FRIED NOODLES WITH SINGAPORE LAMB CURRY
Steps:
- Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return to pot and mix in 1 tablespoon oil. Stir Sherry and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Mix in next 5 ingredients.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add ginger, garlic, green onions, and chiles. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lamb, cabbage, and all bell peppers. Stir-fry until lamb is just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Stir Sherry seasoning mixture and add; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add lamb sauce to noodles in pot. Toss over medium-high heat until noodles are heated and coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Mix in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro.
- *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets nationwide.
Tips:
- To ensure tender and flavorful lamb, marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to quickly cook the lamb and vegetables, preserving their texture and nutrients.
- Tenderize the lamb further by slicing it against the grain, which breaks down the tough muscle fibers.
- Cut the spring onions on a diagonal for a more visually appealing presentation.
- Add a splash of Chinese rice wine or dry sherry to the stir-fry for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve the stir-fried lamb and spring onions immediately, garnished with additional spring onion greens for a pop of color and freshness.
Conclusion:
This stir-fried lamb with spring onions recipe offers a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or part of a larger meal. The combination of tender lamb, crisp spring onions, and savory sauce creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. By following the tips and techniques outlined in this recipe, you can easily prepare this dish at home and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire.
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