Lamb: Lamb Dishes: Thai Lamb and Noodle Stir-Fry

What's for dinner? How about this Thai lamb and noodle stir-fry flavored with sesame and mint!

Author: CalorieKing
Date: September 20, 2012

Serves: 4 person(s)
Yield: 4 x approx. 2 cup servings

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

17 oz lamb stir-fry strips *
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp canola oil
2 tsp crushed garlic
2 tsp chopped chili pepper
1 red onion, cut into eighths
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
6 spring onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
3 cup bean sprouts (about 4.5 oz)
21 oz fresh wok noodles (not dried)
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp brown sugar, unpacked
1/2 cup shredded mint leaves

Directions:

Combine lamb strips with sesame oil, canola oil, garlic, and chili.

Heat wok or frying pan on high (no need to add any extra oil). Stir-fry seasoned lamb strips in two batches, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing pan to reheat between each batch. Remove all meat and set aside.

Add onion, pepper, spring onions, and bean sprouts to the pan along with a sprinkling of water. Cook stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from pan.

Heat noodles in pan, stirring constantly. Add fish sauce and brown sugar; toss well. Return lamb, cooked vegetables, and mint. Heat and toss thoroughly.

Variations:

If desired, garnish with chopped, roasted peanuts (preferably unsalted).

* Recommended Lamb Cuts: Purchased lamb stir-frying strips, or strips prepared from lamb round steak, topside steak, fillet, eye of loin.

Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.