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Spiced Lamb Ramen With Cucumbers and Yogurt
Inspired by brothless Japanese mazemen, this dish features ramen dressed in a tangy vinaigrette, topped with spiced ground lamb and creamy yogurt.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min👤 Kendra Vaculin📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●skillet
- ●wooden spoon
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Whisk ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl to combine; set dressing aside.
. extra-virgin olive oil, divided4 Tbsp
2
Toss 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced and a splash of red wine vinegar in a small bowl; season with kosher salt.
Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced4
3
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook 4 garlic cloves, finely grated, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 15–⏱️ 30 seconds. Add 1 lb. ground lamb and 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and cook, breaking meat up and stirring often with a wooden spoon, until mostly browned, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Add 2 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. ground turmeric, 2 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground coriander, and ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes and cook, breaking up meat further and stirring, until meat is coated and cooked through, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until slightly darkened in color and meat is coated, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. soy sauce and ½ cup water and cook, scraping up browned bits, until combined and saucy, 1–⏱️ 2 minutes.
. extra-virgin olive oil, divided4 Tbsp. ground lamb1 lb. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more2 tsp. ground cumin2 tsp. paprika2 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. ground coriander1 tsp. tomato paste1 Tbsp
4
Meanwhile, cook four 5-oz. packages fresh or dried ramen noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and add to bowl with reserved dressing; toss to coat.
5-oz. packages fresh or dried ramen noodles4
5
Divide noodles among bowls and top with a spoonful of lamb and sauce. Top each bowl with cucumbers, a spoonful of plain whole-milk yogurt, and torn mint leaves.
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