Indonesian Lamb Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Indonesian lamb salad is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've been cooking all day. The creamy peanut sauce with coconut milk and ginger brings such wonderful warmth and complexity to the tender lamb and crisp vegetables. What I love most is that peanut butter is packed with protein and healthy fats, so this dish actually keeps you satisfied and energized. The whole thing is surprisingly affordable too since you're building around pantry staples, and the prep is honestly straightforward once you get your vegetables chopped. Every time I make it, someone asks for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 400lamb
- 250 Lcoconut milk
- 150 gpeanut butter
- 20 ggrated ginger
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 100 gchopped peanuts
- 50 gchopped cilantro
- 20 gchopped scallions
- 50 Llime juice
- 20 Lfish sauce
- 1 gsalt
- ½ gblack pepper
- 400 gcucumber
- 400 gcarrots
- 200 gbell peppers
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Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, grated ginger, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Use a high-speed blender for a creamy sauce.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine chopped peanuts, cilantro, scallions, cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers.
Tip: Adjust the amount of vegetables to your liking.
- 3
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the lamb and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the lamb is cooked to your liking.
- 4
Once the lamb is cooked, add the blended sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Adjust the sauce to your desired consistency.
- 5
Add the cooked lamb mixture to the bowl with the vegetables and toss to combine.
Tip: Serve immediately and enjoy!
- 6
Garnish with additional cilantro, scallions, and peanuts, if desired.
Tip: Get creative with your garnishes!
- 7
Serve the Indonesian Lamb Salad chilled, garnished with additional cilantro and peanuts, if desired.
Tip: This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal or as a side dish for your next gathering.
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