Lamb burger Xian style Recipe

Ingredients

• 800g boneless lamb shoulder
• 1 garlic clove, bruised
• 1 slice ginger, bruised
• 1 spring onion, bruised
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppers
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)
• 1 tsp chilli bean paste
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 star anise
• 1 piece cassia bark
• 250g strong plain four, plus extra for dusting
• ½ tsp dried yeast
• 80ml warm water
• 1 tsp vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing
• 3 tbsp sesame sauce
• 1 tbsp chilli oil (optional)
• 8 sprigs fresh coriander
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 8 baby cos leaves