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Laghman

A fresh noodle dish from Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uyghurs of Xinjiang), made of meat and vegetables stir-fried in a fragrant tomato sauce. Served piping hot, it is usually accompanied by bread.

  • 1 h 10
  • 4 servings
  • Medium
  • Pricier

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

616 kcal per serving

Protein
41.7 g
Carbohydrates
65.1 g
of which sugars
13.6 g
Fat
18.5 g
Fiber
8.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into 2 cm cubes and the onions into strips.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sear the meat over high heat until well browned.
  3. Add the onions and carrots cut into sticks, then let them cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the peppers, chopped garlic, tomato purée, chopped tomatoes and spices.
  5. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, until the meat is tender.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the noodles in boiling salted water for the time indicated, then drain them.
  7. Divide the noodles among the plates and spoon over the very hot sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, with bread if you like.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian laghman. Replace the beef with mushrooms and chickpeas, extending the cooking time by 10 minutes.

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