Mongolian Lamb
Non-veg · Snacks & Starters
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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
Ingredients
21 itemsBell Peppers, Strips¾
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Corn Flour4 tbsp
Oyster Sauce2 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Lamb Strips500 grams
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped4 cloves
Dry Red Chilli5
Water½ cup
Spring Onion (greens)2 tbsp
Baking Soda½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped½ inch
Onion, Strips2
Contains: wheat, soya, shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 419kcal | 1676kcal |
| Protein | 28g | 112g |
| Carbohydrate | 27g | 107g |
| Fat | 22g | 88g |
| Fibre | 3.4g | 14g |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 15g |
Cookd masalas for lamb strips
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).
Soy SauceLamb StripsBaking SodaCorn FlourBlack Pepper PowderSalt
- 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 FlourSunflower Oil
- 3
In a kadhai or wok pour in oil and add the fine chopped spring onion whites, garlic and ginger, saute until aromatic.
Sunflower OilGarlicDry Red ChilliSpring Onion (whites)Ginger
- 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.
Bell PeppersSoy SauceOyster SauceRed Chilli SauceWaterOnion
- 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, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, ¾ Bell Peppers, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 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 419 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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