Szechwan Lamb W/Nuts (Zwt II)

Ingredients

• 250 g boneless lamb
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 -3 dried red chilies
• 12 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 3 teaspoons cornflour
• 1 12 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sherry wine or 2 teaspoons rice wine
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 14 teaspoon sugar
• 25 g walnuts or 25 g cashews or 25 g almonds
• halved
• 2 spring onions (shredded)

Instructions

1. Wash meat, pat dry & cut into 2cm cubes.
2. Combine ingredients for marinade, mix w/meat & marinate for 15-20 minutes.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan, add nuts for garnish & fry till golden brown.
4. Drain & set aside.
5. Add red chilies to pan & fry till dark.
6. Lower heat, add garlic & fry for 1 minute.
7. Sprinkle in chili powder & sesame oil.
8. Add meat & fry over medium heat till oil bubbles on the surface.
9. Pour in stock & cook for 2-3 minutes.
10. Mix cornflour with 1/2 cup water, lower heat & add to meat.
11. Mix well, bring to boil & cook for 1 minute more, stirring cont.
12. Garnish w/spring onions & reserved fried nuts & serve w/noodles.