Braised Lamb Ribs with Noodles

Braised Lamb Ribs with Noodles

Braised Lamb Ribs with Noodles is a home-style meat dish at difficulty 4/5 (Advanced), about 1616 kcal. Braised Lamb Ribs with Noodles is a classic Northern Chinese home-style dish tha. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

4 / 5

★★★★☆

Advanced
Estimated Calories

1616 kcal

Ingredients

  • Skin-on lamb ribs
  • Green bell pepper
  • Red bell pepper
  • Green onion / Scallion
  • Sichuan peppercorns
  • Dried red chili peppers
  • Fresh ginger
  • White sugar
  • Dark soy sauce

Steps

  1. Blanch the lamb ribs in cold water. Once the water boils, skim off the foam and remove the lamb.
  2. Cut the ginger into 4 slices. Combine the dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns in a bowl to set aside.
  3. Add oil to a wok or frying pan. (A generous amount is fine).
  4. Once the oil is hot, add the white sugar to caramelize the lamb ribs.
  5. Once most of the water has cooked off the ribs, add salt, dark soy sauce, and the prepared spices.
  6. Add water to cover the lamb ribs. Bring to a boil over high heat then simmer for 10 minutes. Afterwards, continue to stew over low heat for 30 minutes.
  7. During this time, prepare the dough. The amount and method of kneading are explained in the additional content * (Note 1).
  8. Add the bell peppers, red bell pepper, green onion, and the dough sheets/noodles and stir-fry.
  9. Stir fry thoroughly until everything is evenly coated, then serve.
  10. *Note 1: Supermarket noodles can be substituted, but wide noodles are recommended.

Notes

Braised Lamb Ribs with Noodles is a classic Northern Chinese home-style dish that is hearty and satisfying. The lamb ribs are tender and soft, while the wide noodles absorb all the rich broth—every bite is delightful. This dish offers meat, noodles, and vegetables, making it a complete meal for protein, carbohydrates, and fats. The process requires stewing the ribs first and then braising the noodles, so the steps are slightly more complex. It is suitable for friends with some cooking experience and is expected to take about an hour and a half in total.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★★
Estimated Calories: 1616 kcal
Category: Braised Lamb Ribs with Noodles

Breakdown:
1 Serving * 2 Meals = 2 Servings

- Skin-on lamb ribs 500g
- Green bell pepper, Red bell pepper 2 pieces each

(Dough Recipe Ingredients)

- All-purpose flour (Medium gluten) 300g
- Salt 3g
- Water 180ml

(Dough Recipe Instructions)

- Mix the dry ingredients evenly, add water while kneading, then knead the dough until smooth.
- Rest the dough (10 mins).
- Knead the dough again until smooth.
- Rest the dough (5 mins).
- Roll the dough into a strip, then divide into 6 to 8 small portions (dough balls).
- Brush with oil, wait for 5 mins.
- Roll out the dough portions into noodle sheets/dough skins.
- Place them in the pot and steam/braise for 4 minutes (work on one sheet at a time).

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