Ingredients
Meat & Marinade:
- 1 pound Lamb (leg or shoulder) or Steak, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes Initially, the recipe was for lamb, but sirloin is easier to find and easier on the budget.
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
Spice Mix
- 2 tablespoons cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns optional
Stir-Fry:
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger minced
- 1 white onion cut into wedges
- 2-3 dried red chilies optional, adjust to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
Marinate the Meat:
- In a bowl, combine the lamb or steak cubes with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well and let marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Prepare the Spice Mix:
- In a small bowl, mix together cumin powder, chili flakes, sugar, and ground Sichuan peppercorns (if using). Set aside.
Coat the Meat:
- After marinating, drain any excess liquid from the lamb. Add cornstarch to the lamb, a few tablespoons at a time, and toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
Stir-Fry the Meat:
- Heat 3 tablespoons of avocado oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add the meat pieces in a single layer, ensuring they don't overlap. Let them cook undisturbed for about 1 minute until the bottom side turns golden brown. Flip the meat pieces and cook the other side for another 30-40 seconds until slightly golden but still a bit pink inside. Remove the meat from the wok and set aside. You might need to cook in more than one batch.
Stir-Fry Aromatics and Combine:
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add minced garlic, ginger, dried red chilies, and onion. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked meat to the wok. Sprinkle the spice mix over the meat and vegetables. Toss everything together to ensure even coating and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and the spices are fragrant.
Add Cilantro and Serve:
- Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving. Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish and enjoy hot, preferably with steamed rice or flatbread.
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