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Five-spice Lamb Bisque with black bean and garlic

The kind of Chinese plate you make on repeat. black bean and garlic, a proper grill, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 880 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Five-spice Lamb Bisque with black bean and garlic
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the black bean and garlic elements, and pat the lamb dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the lamb. Grill over a medium-high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked through.

Stir in the shaoxing wine and the rest of the black bean and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the asparagus along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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