Each ethnic group has traditional and national dishes. Central Asia is famous for its hearty and tasty compositions. For example, beef lagman can decorate any festive table. Try this hearty second / soup.
Lagman is an original Asian dish. The classic version involves the use of lamb meat sauce (waju). However, at home they are prepared from the meat that is in the freezer. Observing step-by-step actions and adhering to the basic recipe, you can get an appetizing second or soup.
The dish is usually prepared in a cauldron or in a dish with a thick bottom. Some housewives replace such dishes with a multicooker, which significantly shortens the cooking process, while the taste and aroma of the dish do not change. This recipe uses a common cast iron roaster.
In order for the recipe for lagman with beef to turn out to be five-plus, it is necessary to prepare all the products and a container for stewing. Have patience, good mood and start cooking step by step.
It is better to cook noodles at home, then it will be of exactly the consistency and quality that is indicated in the classic version. In the absence of an extra hour, you can replace it with any store.
How to cook noodles
Take the following components:
- flour - 1, 5 tbsp.;
- egg - 1 pc.;
- drinking water - ½ tbsp.;
- salt - 2 g.
- Mix the ingredients in a cup and knead the tough dough.
- Roll it into a circle, no more than 5 mm thick.
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Cut with a noodle cutter or a knife into strips of 3 - 4 mm, roll a little in flour.
Image - Spread out on a board to dry a little.
- Boil in salted water and put on a sieve, rinse with boiled cold water. Set aside.
Next, the process of preparing the spice sauce begins.
Waju with meat and vegetables
The following proportions of ingredients are required:
- meat - 600 g;
- broth - 500 ml;
- carrots, onions, potatoes, bell peppers - 2 each;
- round tomatoes - 3 (cherry 7) pcs.;
- rare green - ½ pcs.;
- garlic - 2 - 3 cloves;
- vegetable oil - 50 ml;
- cilantro, dill, parsley - a bunch;
- salt, spices for beef, Zira, barberry - to taste.
Step by step guide:
- Take the ducklings as stewing utensils. In it, the beef will turn out juicy, tender and will not burn.
- Wash, dry and cut into small pieces all vegetables (except herbs).
- Put the rooster on the stove, pour in oil and heat.
- Cut the beef into medium cubes (5 - 6 cm), remove excess moisture and carefully transfer to a preheated dish.
- Fry the meat for 10 - 15 minutes, stir with a spatula, so that only the top layer (for the crust) sets.
- When liquid appears and the color of the beef changes, add solid vegetables in stages: carrots, radishes, onions, peppers and fry for 5 minutes over high heat.
- Stir, salt, season with spices and throw in the rest of the vegetables: potatoes, tomatoes, garlic and some greens
- Fry for 7 - 10 minutes over medium heat, pour the broth into the contents and simmer for an hour.
- Then it is worth turning off the gas and letting it stand for 15 minutes.
Serving a dish to the table
- The final step in preparing beef lagman is the process of assembling it.
- Pour boiling water over the noodles (can be heated in the microwave) and put on a plate.
- Put waja on top with a ladle, sprinkle with herbs and add broth. Optionally put a gravy boat next to it.
Lagman in a multicooker
A quick and easy way to make soup includes the following ingredients:
- beef - 300 g;
- potatoes, carrots, bell peppers - 3 pcs.;
- onions, tomatoes - 2 pcs.;
- garlic - a small head;
- zucchini - 150g;
- parsley - 10 g;
- Oleina oil - 30 ml;
- water - 1.5 l;
- noodles - 250 g;
- salt, spices - to taste.
- The cooking process begins with the preparation of all products. They should be rinsed, peeled and chopped into strips.
- Pour oil into the multicooker bowl and put the meat, fry until moisture disappears.
- Put onions and carrots in a fry, fry for 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining vegetables and spices to the contents, fry for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Pour water, salt, add herbs and leave to simmer with the lid closed for 25 - 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil the noodles according to the instructions on the pack. Drain and put in a multicooker. Boil for a couple of minutes and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.
Beef lagman soup can be served with tortillas and sour cream.
Calorie content and useful qualities of the dish
1 serving of beef lagman (100 grams) contains 180 kcal. Nutritional and energy value includes: 7 g of proteins, 9 g of fat, 18 g of carbohydrates.
The composition of the products from which the dish is prepared contains a large amount of substances valuable for the body: vitamins, organic acids, macronutrients, pectin, fiber.
However, due to its high calorie content and high amount of spices, it should not be included in the diet often. Especially you should be careful of those who are at risk of developing allergic manifestations, diabetics and those with heart disease.
Bonus - An easy chicken lagman recipe.
To make this variation, you need to take the following components:
- chicken breasts - 300 g;
- leek - stem;
- carrots - 2 pcs.;
- bell peppers, tomatoes - 3 pcs.;
- garlic, spices, salt, herbs - to taste;
- broth - 100 ml;
- green beans - 100 g;
- lagman noodles - arbitrarily.
Further step by step:
- Rinse, blot off excess water and cut into cubes all food.
- Fry onions and poultry in a frying pan until golden brown.
- Add vegetables, broth, spices and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Boil the noodles, drain and place in a large bowl.
- Put the finished product from the pan on top of the noodles, sprinkle with herbs and serve.
