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Crispy Lamb Laghman

Hand-pulled noodles tossed with seared lamb, charred peppers, and a garlicky chili oil — the Xinjiang street-food classic stripped down to weeknight speed. No slow braise, no fuss.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
28g
Crispy Lamb Laghman
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil noodles in salted water until al dente, ~3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown lamb, breaking it up as it cooks, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Dice the bell pepper and add it to the skillet.

  4. Step 4

    Toss in cooked noodles and soy sauce. Stir constantly over high heat until edges char slightly, ~2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Slice scallions and scatter over the top. Serve immediately in bowls.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • pot for boiling noodles
  • wooden spoon

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