Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger
A flavorful lamb burger with cumin and spices, inspired by Xi'an Famous Foods.
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- •250 grams Flour
- •5 grams Salt
- •3 grams Yeast
- •1 gram Baking powder
- •1 gram Sugar
- •125 grams Water
- •Lamb shoulder chopsRemove bones and slice thinly
- •20 grams Cornstarch
- •1 ScallionSliced
- •0.5 Red onionSliced
- •1 Thai chili pepperSliced
- •2 Garlic clovesGrated
- •1 knob GingerGrated
- •2 tablespoons Ground cuminFreshly ground
- •1 tablespoon Thai dry red chili powderOr cayenne pepper
- •1 pinch MSG(optional)
- •30 grams Neutral oil
- 1
Mix flour, salt, yeast, baking powder, sugar, and water to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes.
5 min
- 2
Cover dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
30 min
- 3
Knead dough again for 2 minutes, shape into a circle, and let rest for 10 minutes.
12 min
- 4
Divide dough into 4 pieces, shape into balls, and roll into 4-5 inch circles.
10 min
- 5
Cook dough in a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side until browned.
6 min
- 6
Slice lamb, add salt and cornstarch, and set aside.
5 min
- 7
Prepare aromatics: slice scallion, red onion, and chili; grate garlic and ginger.
5 min
- 8
Grind cumin seeds and mix with chili powder.
3 min
- 9
Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry scallion, ginger, and garlic for 20 seconds.
0 min
- 10
Add lamb to wok, stir-fry until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
7 min
- 11
Add cumin and chili powder, stir, then add onions and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
1 min
- 12
Sprinkle with MSG, mix, and remove from heat.
1 min
- 13
Slice bread, fill with lamb mixture, and toast on a griddle.
3 min
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