Lagman in a wok
Description
A hearty first course. Delicious and rich lagman is prepared either in a cauldron or in a wok. It's best to cook lagman over an open flame, as a wok is specifically designed for cooking over direct fire. Therefore, those who have gas stoves will find a wok very useful. The recipe for preparing lagman in a wok is simple, and the ingredients are easily accessible. So, here's how to do it. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Cut the meat into thin slices across the grain. Heat a wok with vegetable oil and sear the meat over medium heat until golden brown.
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Step 2
Prepare the vegetables. Cut the onion into half-rings, remove the seeds from the pepper and dice it, slice the celery. Mince the garlic, cut the green beans into thin strips. Peel the tomatoes and dice them.
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Step 3
You can make lagman noodles yourself or use ready-made ones. Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package.
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Step 4
Add the onion to the fried meat and, stirring constantly, sauté until lightly golden. Then add tomato paste, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add beans, peas, and celery. Then pour in the broth and cook everything until the meat is tender.
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Step 5
Add the dry spices and cook for another 1 to 1.5 minutes. Add the cooked noodles and season with salt to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat. Let the lagman rest for about 5 minutes before serving.