Uyghur Laza Recipe /Chilli Garlic Sauce with Oil

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

hand-pulled noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: store-bought noodles

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while store-bought is convenient.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium reduces salt intake, tamari is gluten-free.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha is widely available, hot sauce is often cheaper.

Prepare hand-pulled noodles according to traditional method or package instructions.

Slice beef into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, black pepper, and cumin for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from skillet and set aside, leaving oil in the pan.

Add sliced onions, bell peppers, and carrots to the skillet; stir-fry until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and chili paste; cook until tomatoes break down, about 3-4 minutes.

Return beef to the skillet and mix well with vegetables.

Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.

Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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