Tsuivan! Mongolian Noodles & Lamb!

Tsuivan: Mongolian Noodles & Lamb Delight

Tsuivan is a beloved traditional Mongolian dish that beautifully combines soft, hand-cut noodles with tender lamb. This hearty meal, accentuated with subtle flavors of cabbage and spices, is a staple in Mongolian cuisine, offering both comfort and nourishment. Perfect for a filling family dinner or to impress your guests with something deeply rooted in Mongolian culinary tradition.

Ingredients

🐑 700g-1kg New Zealand lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
🌾 300g All-purpose flour
💧 200ml Water for dough
🥬 150g Napa cabbage, cut into wide strips
🥕 1 medium Carrot, julienned
🧅 1 medium Onion, divided
🧄 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
🫒 Vegetable oil for sautéing and dough preparation
🧂 1 teaspoon Salt
🌶️ 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1- Prepare the Noodle Dough:

Measure 300g of flour using the digital food scale and pour into a mixing bowl.
Gradually add 200ml of water from the Pyrex measuring cup, combining until a dough forms.
Knead briefly until smooth; roll out the dough into two large, thin sheets.
Drizzle a layer of vegetable oil over one sheet, place the second sheet on top, and repeat oiling.
Cut the stacked dough in half lengthwise, stack, oil, repeat the cutting until you have smaller stacks.
Roll the layered dough into long, thin strips to form the hand-cut noodles.

2- Prepare Vegetables and Lamb:

Slice half of the onion finely; reserve the other half.
Julienne the carrot and mince the garlic.
Prepare approximately 150g of Napa cabbage by cutting it into wide strips.
Cut the lamb into bite-sized pieces, ensuring even sizes for uniform cooking.

3- Cook the Dish:

Place a large pot on a medium-high heat gas stove.
Heat vegetable oil in the pot; add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent.
Add julienned carrots and sauté until slightly softened.
Add lamb pieces and brown; mix in the minced garlic, black pepper, and salt.
Pour in enough water to cover two-thirds of the ingredients.
Bring to a simmer, add cabbage and the remaining sliced onion on top, cover, and cook until the cabbage wilts.
Uncover, evenly arrange the noodles over the mixture, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
Afterward, remove the lid, gently separate the noodles with chopsticks. Use the back of a kitchen spoon for any necessary adjustments.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
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