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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless lean lamb, cut into strips 1/4-inch wide and 1 1/2 inches long
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 12 small dried red chile pepper, or more if desired
- A 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into fine julienne
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 6 scallions, thinly slivered
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 496g | |
| Calories 1200 | |
| Calories from Fat 849 | 71% |
| Total Fat 94.84g | 119% |
| Saturated Fat 30.28g | 121% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 241mg | 80% |
| Sodium 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium 1291mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 22.01g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 4.75g | 3% |
| Protein 64.05g | 102% |
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