How long does Mongolian Lamb take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mongolian Lamb serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mongolian Lamb spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mongolian Lamb?

500 grams Lamb Strips, 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mongolian Lamb?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mongolian Lamb?

About 420 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mongolian Lamb

Name: Mongolian Lamb
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500 grams Lamb Strips; ½ tsp Baking Soda; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ cup Corn Flour; For Deep Frying Oil; 3 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 5 Dry Red Chilli; 2 Onion, Strips; ¾ Bell Peppers, Strips; 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; ½ cup Water; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Spring Onion (greens)

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as mongolian mutton · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

Mongolian lamb: lamb strips tenderised with baking soda, fried and tossed with bell peppers in oyster and soy sauce. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Lamb Strips500 grams
Baking Soda½ tsp
Soy Sauce1 tsp
Corn Flour4 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Corn Flour¼ cup
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil3 tbsp
Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped4 cloves
Ginger, Finely Chopped½ inch
Dry Red Chilli5
Onion, Strips2
Bell Peppers, Strips¾
Oyster Sauce2 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Water½ cup
Water2 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens)2 tbsp

Contains: wheat, soya, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	420kcal	1680kcal
Protein	28g	112g
Carbohydrate	27g	107g
Fat	22g	88g
Fibre	3.4g	14g
Sugar	3.8g	15g

Method

1
In a mixing bowl add the lamb strips and add baking soda, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Mix it thoroughly and let it rest for 20 minutes(this tenderises the meat).
Lamb StripsBaking SodaSoy SauceCorn FlourSaltBlack Pepper Powder
2
Once the meat is rested add some more corn starch and mix it thoroughly and deep fry on a medium flame until golden brown.
Corn FlourOil
3
In a kadhai or wok pour in oil and add the fine chopped spring onion whites, garlic and ginger, saute until aromatic.
OilSpring Onion (whites)GarlicGingerDry Red Chilli
4
Add the Onion and Bell Peppers and Saute for 30 Seconds on a high flame. Add all the above mentioned sauces and saute on a high flame for 30 seconds and pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
OnionBell PeppersOyster SauceRed Chilli SauceSoy SauceWater
5
Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Add the fried lamb and spring onion greens and toss until well coated in the sauce. Serve Hot!
Corn FlourWaterSpring Onion (greens)

Before you start

How long does Mongolian Lamb take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mongolian Lamb serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mongolian Lamb vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mongolian Lamb spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mongolian Lamb?: 500 grams Lamb Strips, 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mongolian Lamb?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mongolian Lamb?: About 420 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.