🇰🇬 Kyrgyz Cuisine

Ganfan

Dungan Stir-Fried Rice

Prep Time 40 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 498 kcal

A Dungan-influenced dish of steamed rice topped with a savory stir-fried topping of lamb, vegetables, and spicy sauce. Kyrgyzstan's beloved Chinese-Central Asian fusion.

Ingredients

400g rice
400g lamb, sliced thin
2 onions, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
3 tomatoes, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili paste
2 tablespoons oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1 Cook rice and keep warm.
2 Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
3 Stir-fry lamb until browned, remove.
4 Stir-fry onions, peppers, and garlic until fragrant.
5 Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
6 Return lamb, add soy sauce and chili paste.
7 Toss and cook 2 more minutes.
8 Serve stir-fry over steamed rice.

Did You Know?

Ganfan literally means 'rice dish' in Chinese. Kyrgyz ganfan restaurants are among the most popular eateries in Bishkek, offering an affordable and filling meal.