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Steamed Lamb Stir-Fry

Weeknight-friendly Lamb Stir-Fry with the black pepper we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.6 from 17 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook12 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Steamed Lamb Stir-Fry
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the black pepper elements, and pat the lamb dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the lamb. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the buttermilk and the rest of the black pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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