Chinese Wooly "Ba-Ba" Lamb with Peanut Sauce by Sy

Name: Chinese Wooly "Ba-Ba" Lamb with Peanut Sauce by Sy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12-2 cups peanut oil; 1 23 ounces rice noodles or 1 23 ounces vermicelli, break up into 4 small portions; 34-1 lb lamb, cut up into strips/slices (or 6+ lamb chops, de-boned meat); 1 clove garlic, chopped up; 1 small medium hot chili pepper, remove seeds and cut up into small pieces; 1 small carrot, clean and cut up into long strips; 14 lb fresh string bean (Chinese Long Beans as a substitute); 6 small white button mushrooms, cut into small pieces; 2 spring scallions, clean & trim and cut up into long strips; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1 -2 teaspoon pure arrowroot flour or 1 -2 teaspoon tapioca flour or 1 -2 teaspoon cornstarch, with; 2 tablespoons chicken stock (or water); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon pure arrowroot flour or 1 tablespoon tapioca flour or 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons ginger juice (small piece of ginger chopped up and add a little water- use a mini-blender); 1 tablespoon tahini paste; 1 tablespoon chunky peanut butter; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (dark soy sauce optional); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 -2 fresh lime leaves or ½ tablespoon lime juice (optional); 3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts (1/2 kept whole and 1/2 chopped up); ¼ cup chicken stock

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This Chinese Wooly "Ba-Ba" Lamb with Peanut Sauce by Sy relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as peanut oil, garlic, chopped up, rice wine and chicken stock (or water). It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 3135 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

1 12-2 cups peanut oil
1 23 ounces rice noodles or 1 23 ounces vermicelli, break up into 4 small portions
34-1 lb lamb, cut up into strips/slices (or 6+ lamb chops, de-boned meat)
1 clove garlic, chopped up
1 small medium hot chili pepper, remove seeds and cut up into small pieces
1 small carrot, clean and cut up into long strips
14 lb fresh string bean (Chinese Long Beans as a substitute)
6 small white button mushrooms, cut into small pieces
2 spring scallions, clean & trim and cut up into long strips
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 -2 teaspoon pure arrowroot flour or 1 -2 teaspoon tapioca flour or 1 -2 teaspoon cornstarch, with
2 tablespoons chicken stock (or water)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon pure arrowroot flour or 1 tablespoon tapioca flour or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ginger juice (small piece of ginger chopped up and add a little water- use a mini-blender)
1 tablespoon tahini paste
1 tablespoon chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (dark soy sauce optional)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 -2 fresh lime leaves or ½ tablespoon lime juice (optional)
3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts (1/2 kept whole and 1/2 chopped up)
¼ cup chicken stock

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["PREPARATION-MAIN DISH: Mix the marinade in a bowl with the lamb meat and refrigerate for 30 minutes.", "Par boil the string beans and carrots in a little salt water, remove.", "ASIAN PEANUT SAUCE- In a non-stick pot add all the sauce ingredients except the peanuts.", "Using medium heat stir until smooth (a nice semi-thick consistency, do not boil).", "Add peanuts, stir, remove from heat and keep warm.", "Just prior to service the main dish, put peanut sauce in small individual bowls for dipping.", "MAIN DISH- Put 1- 1 1/2 cups of oil in a wok and bring to a high heat.", "Drop in a tiny piece of the rice sticks into the oil.", "If it puffs up immediately the oil is hot enough.", "Take one portion of the rice sticks, place on a slotted metal spoon and place in the hot oil.", "After it puffs up (about 5 seconds) turn over and fry for a few seconds more (making sure you don't burn the rice sticks) a the rice sticks will turn into a bright white wooly color.", "IMMEDIATELY REMOVE and place on a paper towel lined plate.", "Do the same with the balance of the rice sticks.", "Use more paper towels on top and flip over all the rice sticks.", "BE CAREFUL THAT THE OIL DOES NOT SPLATTER.", "KEEP CHILDREN AND ANIMALS AWAY FROM THE KITCHEN.", "Discard the oil.", "On a big platter place the rice sticks around the sides and leave a""well"" in the center.", "Use additional paper towels to remove some of the oil on the rice sticks (it is all right if some of the rice sticks break up).", "In a clean wok add some oil, add the garlic, chili and stir fry for about 15-30 seconds.", "Add the carrots, string beans, mushrooms and stir fry until 3/4 cooked; then remove and set aside.", "Add a little more oil to the wok, next add the marinated lamb/meat and stir fry until almost done.", "Add the wine and stir fry briefly.", "Next add the vegetables back into the wok and stir briefly.", "Add the arrow root flour/starch to thicken.", "Add the scallions and sesame oil.", "Cook briefly and then remove from heat.", "Place the lamb and vegetables in the center of the platter and drizzle a small amount of the Peanut Sauce on each portion.", "Serve the Asian Peanut Sauce in individual bowls on the side-- along with white rice.", "Enjoy!"]

3135

kcal

Calories

211

Fat

Carbs

237

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12-2 cups peanut oil, 1 23 ounces rice noodles or 1 23 ounces vermicelli, break up into 4 small portions, 34-1 lb lamb, cut up into strips/slices (or 6+ lamb chops, de-boned meat), 1 clove garlic, chopped up, and more.

Yes, Chinese Wooly "Ba-Ba" Lamb with Peanut Sauce by Sy falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
3135 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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