Mandarin Lamb
Elevate your dinner table with the irresistible fusion of flavors in Mandarin Lamb, a dish that beautifully marries tender, pan-seared lamb cubes with a luscious mandarin orange glaze. Featuring fresh mandarin segments, honey, and soy sauce, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, while the addition of ginger and garlic infuses each bite with a warm, aromatic depth. The quick-cooking mandarin sauce is thickened to a glossy perfection and effortlessly coats the lamb, creating a stunning centerpiece for your meal. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and vibrant green onions, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 50 minutes, Mandarin Lamb pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Indulge in this show-stopping recipe that redefines comfort food with a citrusy, Asian-inspired twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lamb loin or leg (trimmed and cut into cubes)
- 4 whole mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger (fresh, grated)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, season the lamb cubes with salt and black pepper. Allow them to marinate for a few minutes while you prepare the sauce.
In a small pan, combine the mandarin orange segments, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Mash the mandarin segments gently with a spoon to release their juices.
Simmer the sauce on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the strained sauce and cook for another 2 minutes or until glossy and thicker.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Sear the lamb cubes in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared mandarin sauce over the lamb in the skillet, tossing to coat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
Transfer the mandarin lamb to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.4 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 3276 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.5 g | ||
| Protein | 109.3 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2081 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
