Real-Deal Xinjiang Cumin Lamb (孜然羊肉)

Name: Real-Deal Xinjiang Cumin Lamb (孜然羊肉)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb leg (, cut to 2/3" (1.5-cm) cubes); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry)); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cumin powder; 2 teaspoons Sichuan chili flakes ((or Korean chili flakes)); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns ((Optional)); 4 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil)); 1/2 cup dried Chinese chili peppers; 1 small white onion (, large diced); 1 thumb ginger (, minced); 5 cloves garlic (, sliced); 1 cup cilantro (, chopped); Toasted sesame seeds for garnish ((Optional))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Real-deal Xinjiang cumin lamb recipe that yields crispy juicy lamb pieces coated with a bold cumin chili spice mix, stir fried with onion, garlic and cilantro. It’s a dish you can easily make at home, and it tastes just like what you’d get in China. {Gluten free adaptable}To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce, and use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine.

Updated at: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:53:09 GMT