Szechuan Lamb With Peppers And Spinach
- 12 ounces lamb tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (divided)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (divided)
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
- 6 scallions, cut into strips the length of the pepper strips
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces frozen spinach
- Slice the lamb across the grain into strips 1/2 inch thick.
- In a medium bowl or resealable plastic bag, mix 2 tsp soy sauce, all of the hoisin sauce, 2 of the minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp of the red pepper flakes; add lamb and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- During this time, thaw the spinach and allow to come to room temperature; press out as much moisture as possible.
- Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tsp of the oil; when the oil is hot, add the lamb and stir-fry until the pink color is gone, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the lamb to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tsp oil to the wok and when warm stir in ginger, remaining garlic and pepper flakes.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the pepper and scallion strips and remaining 2 tsp soy sauce; reduce heat slightly and stir-fry for one minute.
- Add 1 TBS water and stir-fry for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the spinach and mix well with other ingredients.
- Add the cornstarch to the chicken broth, mixing well, then add this to the wok, along with the lamb and any juices that have collected on the plate.
- Cook, stirring frequently (or it will stick!) until the lamb and spinach is heated through and the juices are thickened, about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
tenderloin, soy sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, red pepper, peanut oil, ginger, red bell peppers, scallions, water, chicken broth, cornstarch, frozen spinach
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/szechuan-lamb-with-peppers-and-spinach-112492 (may not work)