Mongolian Stir-Fried Lamb with Cumin Recipe

Ingredients (11)

• 3 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons whole sichuan peppercorn
• 12 dried Chinese red chiles
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 1/2 pounds lamb leg (or beef, see note), trimmed of gristle, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces, approximately 1-inch by 2-inches
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, cut pole to pole into 1/2-inch slices
• 3 stalks celery, ends and tops trimmed, sliced lengthwise into thirds and crosswise into 2-inch segments
• Kosher salt
• 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only