Traditional Peruvian Lomo Saltado

🇵🇪 Traditional Peruvian Lomo Saltado

Peru's most emblematic dish that fuses the Chinese stir-fry technique with traditional Peruvian ingredients.

📦 MAIN INGREDIENTS (Available in our kit)

🥩 OTHER NECESSARY INGREDIENTS:

• 500g of beef loin cut into strips
• 2 large red onions, sliced ​​into julienne strips
• 2 tomatoes cut into wedges
• 500g of yellow potatoes for frying
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked white rice (to accompany)

👨🍳 STEP-BY-STEP PREPARATION:

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

Cut the meat into strips approximately 1 cm thick. Slice the onions into julienne strips and the tomatoes into wedges. Peel and cut the potatoes into sticks.

Step 2: Fry the potatoes

In a large frying pan or wok, heat plenty of oil and fry the potatoes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels.

Step 3: Sauté the meat

In the same pan with a little oil over very high heat, sauté the meat seasoned with salt, pepper, Sibarita garlic paste and a pinch of MSG . Cook for 2-3 minutes until seared.

Step 4: Add vegetables

Add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and aji panca paste for color and flavor.

Step 5: The finishing touch

Add the soy sauce , the fried potatoes, and mix everything carefully. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 6: Serve

Serve immediately with white rice. The secret is high heat and speed!

💡 CHEF'S SECRETS:

• 🔥 High heat: This is essential to achieve the 'wok hei' (wok breath)
• ⚡ Speed: The entire stir-fry process should not take more than 8 minutes
• 🧂 Ajinomoto: The secret touch that enhances all flavors
• 🌶️ Ají panca: Gives the characteristic reddish color without excessive spiciness
• 🥢 Sillao: Peruvian soy sauce has a unique flavor
• 🧄 Sibarita Garlic Paste: Concentrated and aromatic, perfect for stir-frying

Enjoy this classic of Peruvian cuisine in the comfort of your own home!