Stir-Fried Lamb With Scallions

Stir-Fried Lamb With Scallions, a popular home-cooked dish in northern China. I have always thought that stir-fried lamb with scallions and beef stir-fried with scallions are like twin brothers, the Gemini of the carnivorous world. When meat lovers invented them, they must have felt a little guilty just eating meat, so they sneaked in some green onions to pretend to be vegetables. The result is an irresistible delicacy! As someone who adores meat, stir-fried lamb  is simply my favorite. 
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 lb (453g) boneless leg of lamb (thinly sliced)
  • 4 scallions (cut into 1 inch-long diagonal slices)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
  • Marinade:
  • 1 tsp (5ml) dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (10g) cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
  • Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Shaoxing wine
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) sugar
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix the sliced lamb with dark soy sauce, cornstarch and vegetable oil. Let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Mix well. Set aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the lamb slices and stir-fry for 40 seconds.
  4. Add scallions and garlic, and continue to stir-fry for another10 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry for another 10 seconds until the lamb is fully coated.
  6. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy!