Creative Nepali Recipes
Lamb Tareko
Crispy Lamb Slices, Nepali Style
Crispy Lamb Slices, Nepali Style
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. boneless lamb, cut into thin 2-inch long slices
- Oil for deep frying
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoon mustard oil (vegetable oil can also be used)
- 5 fresh red chilies
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- Salt
Cooking Instructions:
In a blender, combine all marinating ingredients to yield a smooth paste. In a large bowl, pour marinade over lamb pieces; mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least four hours.
Heat oil in a deep fryer. Dip marinated lamb pieces in oil and fry until crispy. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with mango chutney.