Shredded Lamb with Spring Onions


Shredded Lamb with Spring Onions ()
    Materials:
    450 g (1 lb) boneless lamb, shredded
    1 tablespoon Chinese wine or dry sherry
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 egg white
    50 g (2 oz) cornflour, plus 1 teaspoon
    300 ml (1/2 pint) vegetable oil
    225 g (8 oz) spring onions, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces
    2 garlic cloves, crushed
    1 teaspoon sugar
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
    2 teaspoons soy sauce
    2 tablespoons water
    1 teaspoon sesame oil
    1 tablespoon dry English mustard

    Preparation time: 15 minutes
    Cooking time: 4-5 minutes

1. Mix the shrdded lamb with the wine, half the salt, the egg white and 50 g (2 oz) cornflour and toss well.

2. Heat the oil in a wok until smokeing, and add the shredded lamb. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoo and drain on paper towels.

3. Pour off most of the oil, leaving only about 1 tablespoon to coat the wok. Reheat, then put in the spring onions, garlic, remaining salt, sugar, white pepper and soy sauce. bring to the boil. Blend together 1 teaspoon cornflour with 2 tablespoons water and add to the wok to thicken the sauce, then put the lamb back in to reheat.

4. Spoon the lamb mixture on to a serving dish, and sprinkle with the sesame oil. serve with the mustard and remaining water blended to form a dip sauce.


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