What It’s Like to Eat at Inner Mongolia Grand Hotel Beijing

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

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

Add sliced lamb to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Add sliced carrots, bell peppers, and green beans; stir-fry until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste; stir to combine.

Add cooked noodles to the skillet; toss everything together until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with chopped scallions and fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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