1/2 lb spinach or any green
1 vegetable
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 lb lean lamb, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic,finely chopped
1 freshly ground white pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp nuoc mam sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 fresh sprigs of mint and/or
1 cilantro to garnish
Directions
Blanch the greens in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and place on a
serving dish.
Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the lamb until nearly cooked. This
should not take more than 2 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper, sugar,
Nuoc Mam sauce, and oyster sauce and stir-fry until the lamb is
completely cooked and tender.
Pour the lamb and sauce over the greens. Garnish with mint and/or
cilantro.
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Lamb; Meat; Sauce; Vegetable
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