Name: Malaysian Pepper Lamb Stir Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 500 g lamp boneless lamb cubes; 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic; 3/4 teaspoon ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoon sweet soy (kecap manis); 1/2 green capsicum (bell pepper) cut into 1 inch cubes; 1/2 red capsicum (bell pepper) cut into 1 inch cubes; 1/2 a brown onion sliced finely; 1 large green chilli sliced; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); Jasmine rice to serve

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My family loves stir fry and I love how easy it is to make. This recipe is one that I’m looking forward to trying thanks to its different flavor combinations. Enjoy!

Malaysia is a country rich in cultural diversity. Its main cultural influences are Chinese and Indian, which influences the food as well. It boasts a majority Muslim population and has beautiful sights and islands to visit.

Malaysia is one of our favourite places to travel to. It’s nice to be in a country with such a huge Muslim population. Nearly everything is halal (don’t take it for granted though, be sure to check first), there’s usually a masjid close-by and almost everywhere you go, and every mall you visit has a ‘Surau’ (prayer room).

We usually end up in Malaysia in the (Australian) summer, this is usually pre Chinese New Year, and while we don’t celebrate, it has become a familiar atmosphere. Lanterns adorn the streets and the malls are filled with faux cherry blossoms, it is such a pretty sight. We’ve become accustomed to the decorations and enjoy seeing them whenever we go.

Malaysia is known for it’s shopping. The City Centre has a mall in nearly every street corner and also has a walking path to Suria KLCC – the famous Malaysian Twin towers with a convention centre and large mall beneath.

It’s a shoppers dream, but be sure to stop and take in the sights as well. The bird park, Genting Highlands, The KL Tower and even Sunway Lagoon just to name a few. It’s also easy to Island hop from KL with beautiful Islands like Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and Penang nearby.

Malaysia is also known for Nasi Lemak and you can’t possibly visit without trying it. Some other famous foods include beef rendang, satay, roti canai and the very popular breakfast spread – Kaya, a favourite of ours.

I’m sharing this Pepper Lamb Stir Fry. This recipe is inspired by a pepper lamb dish I ate at a Malaysian Restaurant. The flavours are influenced by the Chinese heritage of Malaysia. The pepper might not be for everyone but I think it adds a special touch to the dish and really accentuates the flavours. It has the right balance of pepper alongside the sweetness of the soy and spiciness of the chili.

Pepper Lamb Stir Fry

4 servings

Malaysian Pepper Lamb Stir Fry

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 30 minutes

A Chinese-Malaysian dish that uses lamb and peppers to really add a pop to your table.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
500 g lamp boneless lamb cubes
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1 1/2 tablespoon sweet soy (kecap manis)
1/2 green capsicum (bell pepper) cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 red capsicum (bell pepper) cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 a brown onion sliced finely
1 large green chilli sliced
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Jasmine rice to serve

Instructions

Marinate the lamb in soy sauce, ginger and garlic for 30 minutes.

Place oil to heat in a wok (or large pan) on a medium to high heat. Once hot, add in the lamb and stir until the meat begins to brown and caramelise.

Once caramelised add in the chopped onion and capsicum, cook until the onion and capsicum start to cook and get tender.

Lastly add in your pepper, chilli and season to taste. Stir through for a few more minutes and serve hot with jasmine rice.

Notes

If you're making this dish for kids or those who prefer a bit less heat you can omit the chili.

Cooking time will depend how you like your meat cooked as well as the size of the pieces you cut.

Today’s post is from Faaiza of Modest Munchies. She is a mom to a bright little boy and baby girl. They live in Australia where she spends her days as a stay at home mum who loves to cook, bake and create. You can see more into her life on Instagram or Facebook and when she’s not spending time with her family (or doing the laundry for the umpteenth time) you can find her blogging at Modest Munchies.