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    Saffron-Infused Lamb and Galangal Wok-Toss with Herbed Freekeh

    Saffron-Infused Lamb and Galangal Wok-Toss with Herbed Freekeh

    Middle Eastern
    Main Course
    Prep: 20min
    Cook: 15min
    🔥 470 cal
    💪 33.5g protein

    Estimated Nutrition

    Per serving

    470
    Calories
    33.5g
    Protein
    23g
    Carbs
    27g
    Fat
    4g
    Fiber
    2g
    Sugar

    Ingredients & Substitutes

    grams boneless lamb sirloin
    Available Substitutes:
    tablespoon fresh galangal
    Available Substitutes:
    gram saffron threads
    Available Substitutes:
    tablespoons hot water
    Available Substitutes:
    cup cooked green freekeh
    Available Substitutes:
    tablespoon olive oil
    Available Substitutes:
    medium yellow onion
    Available Substitutes:
    red bell pepper
    Available Substitutes:
    cloves garlic
    Available Substitutes:
    teaspoon ground cumin
    Available Substitutes:
    teaspoon ground coriander
    Available Substitutes:
    teaspoon turmeric powder
    Available Substitutes:
    teaspoon black pepper
    Available Substitutes:
    teaspoon sea salt
    Available Substitutes:
    tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    Available Substitutes:
    tablespoons fresh parsley
    Available Substitutes:
    tablespoon fresh mint
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    Instructions

    1. 1

      Marinate 300 grams of boneless lamb sirloin cubes with 1 tablespoon of grated fresh galangal, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of ground coriander, 0.25 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt for at least 15 minutes.

    2. 2

      Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

    3. 3

      Add the marinated lamb to the hot wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove the lamb from the wok and set aside.

    4. 4

      In the same wok, add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and 1 cored and thinly sliced red bell pepper, stir-fry for 3 minutes until softened.

    5. 5

      Add 2 minced cloves of garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

    6. 6

      Return the browned lamb to the wok, along with the steeped 0.5 gram saffron threads and their 2 tablespoons of hot water soaking liquid, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, tossing everything together for 2 minutes to heat through and coat the ingredients.

    7. 7

      Gently fold in 1 cup of cooked green freekeh, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh mint, ensuring everything is well combined and warmed through before serving.

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