Cumin Lamb Burger (Rou Jia Mo 肉夹馍)

Cumin Lamb Burger (Rou Jia Mo) is a delicious Chinese street food featuring tender, juicy lamb infused with bold spices, tucked inside a crispy, chewy flatbread. Using thinly sliced lamb makes this version extra quick and easy to prepare.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 283kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

For the Lamb:

250 g thinly sliced lamb
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 small white onion thinly sliced
sea salt and black pepper to your taste

Buns:

4 Chinese hamburger mo buns

Toppings: (optional)

fresh cilantro
sliced red onions
sliced cucumbers
sliced red chilies (or chili oil)

Instructions

Prepare the cumin lamb:

In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced lamb with soy sauce, sugar, ground cumin, ground Sichuan peppercorn, ground coriander and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside for a few minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and onions, and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the marinated lamb and cook quickly, stirring to separate the slices.
Stir-fry until the lamb is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Season with black pepper to taste and remove from heat.

Assemble:

Slice each flatbread horizontally without cutting all the way through.
Fill generously with the cumin lamb mixture.
Top with fresh cilantro, red onions, cucumbers, and chilies if desired.
Serve warm.

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