mexeruvian 'chifa' tacos

5 Pinches
Vallèe du Willamette, OR
Updated on Nov 18, 2015

Fusion Peruvian-style tacos aka Lomo Saltado Tacos. From Peru Delights. Traditional Lomo Saltado has its origins in Chinese stir-fry and is a beloved part of the "chifa" tradition: the Chinese cuisine of Peru. PS Tested with ground pork. You want fries with that?

prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup cooking oil, suitable for high heat (only 1/4 cup oil was used for the test recipe)
  • 1 pound sirloin steak (cut into thin strips), ground beef, ground pork, tofu or tempeh
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 - red onion, cut into slices or diced
  • 1 - ajì amarillo pepper, cut into slices or 1-2 teaspoons dried ground aji amarillo powder
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 - scallions, sliced
  • 1 cup tomato, sliced (i used small grape tomatoes and cut in half)
  • - black pepper, to taste
  • GARNISHES:
  • 6-8 - corn tortillas, warmed
  • - fresh cilantro
  • - scallions, sliced

How To Make mexeruvian 'chifa' tacos

  • Step 1
    Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. When very hot add the beef or other protein choice and stir fry, stirring constantly until meat is no longer pink or tofu/tempeh is crispy.
  • Step 2
    Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic, red onion and aji amarillo. Cook 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Add red wine vinegar and soy sauce, stirring constantly and cooking another 1-2 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the scallions and tomato halves/slices. Continue stir frying for about 1 minute until heated through and the vegetables are still brightly colored. Season with black pepper.
  • Step 5
    Serve inside warm tortillas, garnished with cilantro and more scallions.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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