Stir Fried Lamb Intestines

Ingredients

• Lamb intestines 400g, thoroughly cleaned
• Vegetable oil 30ml
• Dried chilies 10
• Cumin powder 10g
• Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp
• Ginger 15g, sliced
• Garlic 4 cloves, minced
• Scallions 3, cut into sections
• Light soy sauce 15ml
• Cooking wine 15ml
• White pepper 3g
• Salt to taste

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Clean the sheep intestines thoroughly: Turn the sheep intestines over, rub them with salt and flour, and rinse them several times until they are completely clean and have no odor.
2. 2. Boil the intestines in water with ginger and cooking wine for 20 minutes until soft. Drain the water and cut into 3cm pieces.
3. 3. Pour oil into the pot and heat until smoking. Add dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry slightly until fragrant.
4. 4. Add ginger, garlic and scallions. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. 5. Add intestines, soy sauce and cooking wine. Sauté over high heat for 3-4 minutes.
6. 6. Sprinkle with cumin and white pepper. Mix well and serve immediately with steamed buns.

Cultural Tips

This dish represents the resourcefulness of Ningxia’s Hui Muslim community, who have developed sophisticated offal preparation techniques. The Hui people are famous for their mutton cooking skills and this dish is a dish they are proud of and often served at special gatherings and celebrations.