Lamb Cumin Stir-Fry (孜然羊肉)
Thinly sliced lamb wok-fried with cumin seeds, dried chilies, and onions — a Xinjiang-influenced Northern classic.
Why It Works
Toasting cumin in hot oil blooms its essential oils before the lamb hits the wok; the brief high-heat sear keeps the lamb pink inside while developing a crusty exterior.
Key Ingredients
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