Lamb Stir Fry With Red Onion Chickpeas And Yogurt Recipes

LAMB STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Trim the fat off the lamb and cut into strips of about 1cm / 0.5 inch thick.
• Chop your vegetables.
• Heat some oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook the lamb for 2 minutes, until browned all over.
• Make the sauce by mixing together the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, ginger and Chinese Five Spice.
• Get the noodles ready.
• Add the vegetables to the hot pan and cook for 4 minutes.
• Add the noodles and sauce to the pan and cook for a further 3 minutes.
• Serve topped with chopped spring onions (scallions) and sliced chilies.

LAMB STIR-FRY WITH RED ONION, CHICKPEAS AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Using a thin knife, cut the lamb off the bones, then cut the meat into 1-inch pieces; discard the bones. Season the lamb with salt and black pepper; refrigerate, if not cooking right away.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the lamb and cook, stirring occasionally, until well-browned but not cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the cumin seeds and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until just starting to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chickpeas and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper and cook, stirring, until the chickpeas are warm, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the stock with the lemon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet and cook, stirring, until the lamb is just cooked through and the mixture is coated in a light sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the mint and season with salt and black pepper. Serve right away, passing yogurt at the table.

LAMB PATTIES WITH FRIED ONIONS AND TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Put lamb in a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, some black pepper, the cumin, coriander, oregano, cinnamon, scallions, cilantro, mint and garlic. Mix well with wet hands, kneading the mixture to distribute seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the seasoning penetrates. (Alternatively, season meat and refrigerate overnight.)
• Make the sauce: In a small bowl, put tahini, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne. Stir well to dissolve the tahini. Then stir in yogurt, and mix well. Taste and add salt, to taste.
• Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high. When oil is wavy, add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are crisp and well browned, edging toward burned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Lower heat if browning too quickly. Add a little more oil, if pan looks dry. Season lightly with salt. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Light a charcoal grill for a medium hot bed of coals. (Alternatively, use a medium-hot gas or electric grill, a cast-iron pan or griddle, or a broiler.)
• With wet hands, knead lamb mixture once more, then form into 4 (8-ounce) oval patties (or 6 5-ounce patties), about 1-inch thick. Set aside until the fire is ready. Place the grill about 1 inch from the coals.
• Cook patties about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, 130 degrees. After flipping, cook until red juices appear on the top of the patties. For medium, 140 degrees, cook longer, about 5 minutes per side. In either case, let them rest on a warm plate for 5 minutes before serving, to keep in juices. They will continue cooking a bit as they rest.
• Top each burger with fried onions. Serve with tahini-yogurt sauce and warm pita, if desired.

CURRIED LAMB STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and curry powder; stir until smooth. set aside. In a large skillet or wok, saute lamb, onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until meat is browned. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry apple, green pepper, celery, water chestnuts, peas and ginger in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add lamb mixture. Stir broth mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.

CURRY LAMB STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and curry powder. Stir in broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet or wok, saute the lamb and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until meat is browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, stir-fry the apple, green pepper, celery, water chestnuts, peas and ginger in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add lamb mixture. , Stir broth mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

GINGER LAMB OR CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place the prepared meat into a dish. Add the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sherry/rice wine. and tomato puree or sauce. Mix well.
• Heat the oil in a pan, wok or on a BBQ solid plate. Drain the meat (reserve marinade) and stir-fry for approx 3 minutes.
• Add the capsicums and stir-fry anothe 2-3 minutes.
• Add the onions, beansprouts and reserved marinade. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
• Serve over rice or noodles.

LAMB STIR-FRY WITH POMEGRANATE AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool, then finely chop. Toss lamb with cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 15 minutes.
• Whisk yogurt and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook lamb, tossing occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Add onion to skillet and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown and soften, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and water is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Return lamb to skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve lamb over rice, topped with yogurt, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and herbs.
• DO AHEAD: Lamb can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

HONEY AND FIVE SPICED LAMB WITH STIR FRY VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine five-spice, sauce, honey, vinegar and garlic in a bowl.
• Combine lamb with 1-11/2 tablespoons of the five-spice mixture in a bowl.
• Heat oil in a wok; stir-fry lamb in batches, until browned. Remove and set to one side.
• Add onion, ginger and chili and stir-fry until onion softens, return lamb with remaining five-spice mixture.
• Add broccoli stir-fry 3 Min's, add snow peas and sprouts and stir-fry until veg are just tender. Stir in coriander.
• Note: Cooking time will be longer if not using a wok.