Nigella Wide Noodles with Lamb Shank in Aromatic Broth Recipe

Nigella Wide Noodles with Lamb Shank in Aromatic Broth is made with lamb shank, gochujang, pappardelle, ginger, star anise, and Savoy cabbage. This recipe creates a deeply flavorful, spiced broth enriched with melting lamb and wide noodles. It takes about 3 hours of total cooking and chilling time, plus overnight chilling, and serves 2.

Nigella Wide Noodles with Lamb Shank in Aromatic Broth Ingredients

• 1 litre cold water
• 1 tbsp gochujang paste
• 2 tsp sea salt flakes (or 1 tsp fine sea salt)
• 1 tsp allspice berries
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 star anise
• 1 lamb shank
• 25g fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 carrot (approx. 125g), cut into four
• 2 fat garlic cloves, bruised
• 70g banana shallots (or ½ onion), halved
• 200g Savoy cabbage, shredded
• 175g pappardelle (not egg) or other wide noodles

To Serve:

• Chilli Crisp oil (optional but recommended)

How To Make Nigella Wide Noodles with Lamb Shank in Aromatic Broth

1. Make the Broth Base: In a small casserole, combine water, gochujang, salt, allspice, cumin, and star anise. Add the lamb shank, ginger, carrot, garlic, and shallots. Bring to boil.
2. Slow Cook the Lamb: Cover and cook in the oven at 150°C (130°C Fan) for 2–2½ hours until the lamb is falling off the bone.
3. Cool and Chill: Transfer lamb to a bowl. Strain broth over it. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
4. Next Day – Prep Meat and Broth: Remove solidified fat. Shred lamb (not too finely) into a pan and pour in broth.
5. Boil Pasta and Cabbage: Boil salted water in a separate pan. Add pasta, and 3 minutes before it’s done, stir in cabbage.
6. Reheat Broth: Warm lamb and broth gently while pasta cooks, until piping hot.
7. Assemble the Dish: Drain pasta and cabbage, divide between bowls. Top with lamb and ladle over hot broth.
8. Serve with Chilli Oil: Add 1 tsp of chilli crisp oil per bowl, and keep more at the table for extra heat.

Recipe Tips

• Make Ahead: Broth is best made a day in advance to allow flavors to develop.
• Fat Removal: Chill overnight to easily skim fat for a cleaner broth.
• Lamb Alternatives: Try short ribs or oxtail for variations.
• Noodle Substitutes: Use ramen, sen lek, or even linguine in place of pappardelle.
• Optional Additions: Add miso or dried mushrooms for depth or a vegan version.

What To Serve With Wide Noodles and Lamb Shank

This comforting bowl is perfect on its own, but a crisp cucumber salad or light Asian-style pickles on the side provide refreshing contrast. Pair with jasmine tea or a cold lager.

How To Store Wide Noodles with Lamb Shank in Aromatic Broth

Refrigerate:
Broth and lamb can be made and stored up to 2 days ahead. Store pasta and cabbage separately for best texture.

Freeze:
Freeze cooled broth and shredded lamb together in airtight containers for up to 1 month.

Wide Noodles with Lamb Shank in Aromatic Broth Nutrition Facts (Estimated per serving)

• Calories: 680
• Total Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 52g
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 38g
• Sodium: 950mg
• Fibre: 5g

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