Khatanii Huurga - A Taste of Mongolia

Ingredients

Green onions

1 bunch, chopped for garnish

Noodles

200g, any type works, but egg noodles are traditionally used

Salt and pepper

to taste

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Ginger

1 inch, minced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Cabbage

1/2, chopped

Potatoes

2 large, chopped into cubes

Carrots

2 large, chopped into rounds

Onion

1 large, chopped

Lamb

500g, cut into chunks

Oil

2 tablespoons, for cooking

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the lamb pieces and brown them on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Pour in enough water to fully cover all the ingredients in the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. During this time, the lamb will become wonderfully tender.
6. While the lamb is simmering, cook the noodles according to their package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set them aside.
7. When the lamb is tender, stir in the soy sauce and season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
8. Add the cooked noodles to the pot, stirring them in so they're fully incorporated into the dish.
9. Allow the dish to simmer for another 5 minutes. This will help the noodles absorb some of the flavors.
10. Serve your Khatanii Huurga hot, garnished with a generous sprinkle of chopped green onions. Enjoy this taste of Mongolia!