Gourmet Shacha Lamb Noodles

Gourmet Shacha Lamb Noodles

45 mins
medium
2 servings

A flavorful and satisfying stir-fry featuring tender lamb, vibrant water spinach, and a rich shacha sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large bowl
  • Large Pot
  • Wok or skillet

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cupShacha Sauce (Taiwanese style)(Use a brand like Bullhead for authentic flavor.)
  • 2.00 TbspSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred.)
  • 1.00 tspSugar(Granulated or raw cane sugar.)
  • 5.00 clovesGarlic(Coarsely chopped.)
  • 0.50 lbLamb Shoulder(Thinly sliced.)
  • Salt(Kosher salt to taste.)
  • 11.00 ozLo Mein Noodles(Fresh noodles, gluten-free option available.)
  • 0.25 cupVegetable Oil(divided)
  • 2.00 largeEggs
  • 3.00 Bird's Eye Chiles(Thinly sliced, for garnish.)
  • 1.00 smallOnion(Thinly sliced.)
  • 1.00 Scallions(Cut into 1/2-inch pieces, for garnish.)
  • 8.00 ozWater Spinach(Stalks and leaves separated, cut into 2-inch pieces.)
  • 0.25 cupBaijiu(Light-aroma baijiu or michiu (Taiwanese rice wine).)

Instructions

1

Marinate lamb: Whisk together shacha sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Add lamb, toss, and marinate for 15-30 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Cook noodles: Boil salted water. Add noodles, cook until tender (10-30 seconds). Drain and set aside.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Fry eggs: Heat oil in a wok or skillet. Crack in eggs, fry until crispy edges and soft yolks (2-3 minutes). Set aside.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Stir-fry vegetables: Add more oil. Stir-fry chiles, onion, and scallions until fragrant (2-3 minutes). Move to side.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Stir-fry lamb: Add remaining oil and lamb to the wok. Stir-fry until browned (1-2 minutes).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Combine ingredients: Add water spinach stalks, baijiu, and remaining shacha sauce. Stir until sauce combines (1 minute).

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Finish stir-fry: Add water spinach leaves, noodles, and soy sauce. Toss to coat. Cook until greens wilt and lamb is cooked through (1-2 minutes).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Serve: Divide stir-fry between plates. Top with fried egg. Garnish with chiles and scallions. Serve immediately.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Optional: Serve with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

10

Tip: Adjust seasonings to your preference.