Description
A vibrant and healthy dish featuring tender lamb loin fillet stir-fried with fresh vegetables and buckwheat noodles, all tossed in a zesty tomato dressing infused with lime, sweet chili, and fish sauce for a burst of Southeast Asian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Dressing
- 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
Main Ingredients
- 100g buckwheat noodles
- 2 tsp rapeseed oil
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced
- 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 100g shredded white cabbage
- 200g lean lamb loin fillet or steaks, diced
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare Tomato Dressing: Lightly squash the quartered cherry tomatoes in a bowl and mix in the fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, and sweet chilli sauce to create a fresh and tangy dressing.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the buckwheat noodles according to the package instructions, usually boiling them until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Heat the rapeseed oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced red onion, carrot matchsticks, and red pepper slices. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add Cabbage: Add the shredded white cabbage to the wok and continue cooking for a few more minutes until all the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Remove the vegetables from the wok and set aside.
- Cook Lamb: In the same wok, add the diced lamb loin fillet. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the lamb is cooked through but remains tender and juicy. Avoid overcooking to maintain juiciness.
- Toss and Serve: Remove the wok from the heat and return the cooked vegetables and noodles to the pan. Add the tomato dressing and chopped fresh mint. Toss everything together gently to combine all flavors. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fish sauce sparingly as it is high in salt; adjust according to taste.
- For best results, do not overcook the lamb to keep it tender.
- Fresh mint adds a refreshing contrast to the warm lamb and spicy dressing.
- Buckwheat noodles bring a nutty flavor that complements the lamb well but can be substituted with rice noodles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian Fusion
Keywords: Lamb stir fry, buckwheat noodles, tomato dressing, Southeast Asian recipe, quick dinner, healthy lamb recipe, fresh mint, sweet chili sauce, lime zest
