Beijing Style Spicy Lamb Skewers (辣子羊肉串)

辣子羊肉串 (Beijing Style Spicy Lamb Skewers) is a popular street food in Beijing, known for its bold flavors and tender, juicy meat. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating these delicious and spicy lamb skewers at home.

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Beijing Style Spicy Lamb Skewers (辣子羊肉串)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lamb, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 3-4 dried red chilies
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by combining the Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chilies, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  2. Add the lamb cubes to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  3. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers.
  4. Heat a stovetop grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb skewers for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  5. Remove the skewers from the grill and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Skewers Grill pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the 辣子羊肉串 with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the amount of dried red chilies to control the level of spiciness according to your preference.

Cost

$15