Crispy Chilli Lamb

About this recipe

This Crispy Chilli Lamb recipe brings together the bold flavors of ginger, garlic, and fresh chillies with tender, crispy lamb. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it's a dish that combines texture and spice to delight your taste buds. Serve it with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 500g lamb, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 red chillies, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Green onions for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Marinate the sliced lamb with soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat half the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.

3. 3

   Add the lamb and stir-fry until crispy, about 4-5 minutes, in batches if necessary; remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and chillies; stir-fry for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add cumin and Sichuan pepper to the pan, then mix in oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   Return the lamb to the pan and toss well to coat with the sauce; cook for another 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

8. 8

   Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.