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!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.

Step 6

Sear the lamb cubes in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Transfer the mandarin lamb to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 9

Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1024.4 grams (1024.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1906

Total Fat 132.40g	170%
Saturated Fat 44.40g	222%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.70g
Cholesterol 400mg	133%
Sodium 3277mg	142%
Total Carbohydrate 92.10g	33%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 67.50g
Protein 109.30g	219%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 277mg	21%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 2081mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.7%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 18.4%