Uzbek Vegetable Lagman
A hearty and flavorful noodle soup featuring hand-pulled noodles in a rich broth with a medley of vegetables, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g All-purpose flour(for noodles)
- 150 ml Water(lukewarm, for noodles)
- 1 tsp Salt(for noodles)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil(for noodles)
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil(for stew)
- 2 medium Onions(chopped)
- 2 medium Carrots(diced)
- 1 large Bell pepper(diced (any color))
- 3 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 medium Potatoes(diced)
- 1/4 head Cabbage(shredded)
- 1.5 liters Water or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander seeds(ground)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- for garnish Fresh dill or cilantro
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the noodle dough: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and lukewarm water. Knead until a firm dough forms. Add vegetable oil and knead for another 5-7 minutes. Cover and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
While the dough rests, prepare the stew base. Heat 3 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until softened and lightly browned.
- 3
Add diced carrots and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.
- 4
Stir in chopped tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down.
- 5
Add diced potatoes, shredded cabbage, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
💡 Tip: Ensure all vegetables are cut into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. - 6
Pour in water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- 7
Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
💡 Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before adding noodles. - 8
To make the noodles: Divide the rested dough into 4-6 portions. Roll each portion into a long, thin rope. Stretch each rope by hand, pulling and twisting, until you have long, thin noodles. Alternatively, you can roll the dough very thin and cut into strips.
💡 Tip: Stretching the dough takes practice. If it snaps, let it rest for a few more minutes. - 9
Carefully add the stretched noodles to the simmering stew. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through and float to the surface.
- 10
Ladle the vegetable lagman into bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of noodles and vegetables. Garnish with fresh dill or cilantro.
💡 Tip: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The key to authentic lagman noodles is hand-pulling them to achieve the right texture.
- ✓You can add other vegetables like green beans, peas, or radishes to the stew.
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a small amount of meat (like beef or lamb) to the stew base.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Serve the noodles and stew separately for a deconstructed approach.
- Use a mix of vegetable and meat broth for a more complex flavor.