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Spicy Lamb with Green Beans, Thai Basil, and Scallions


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  • Author: Jessica Dang
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This spicy lamb dish is a flavorful combination of tender lamb, aromatic spices, and fresh greens, perfect for serving over steamed jasmine rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound top round lamb or another boneless cut, such as shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon hot curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 slices ginger, minced
  • 1 green bird's eye chili, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons black bean and garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the lamb and place it in a large bowl. Add the hot curry powder and cumin powder, mixing well to coat the lamb evenly.
  2. Add the black bean and garlic sauce and soy sauce to the lamb, ensuring the pieces are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and bird’s eye chili, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the marinated lamb to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the lamb is browned and cooked through.
  5. Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  6. Stir in the Thai basil leaves and scallions, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the basil is wilted.
  7. Serve the spicy lamb mixture over steamed jasmine rice.

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be served in wraps or over rice noodles instead of jasmine rice. For a milder version, reduce the amount of bird’s eye chili or omit it entirely. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Southeast Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 70