Lomo saltado

Make Lomo saltado at home

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin, cut in thin strips
• 1 large red onion, cut in thick wedges
• 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 1 aji amarillo, seeded and sliced (or 1 tablespoon paste)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large potatoes, cut for fries
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• Chopped cilantro

How it's made

1. Fry the potatoes until golden and crisp; drain and salt.
2. Season the beef strips with salt, pepper and a little cumin.
3. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet until smoking hot and sear the beef in two batches for 1 to 2 minutes each.
4. Add garlic and aji amarillo, then the onion and tomato wedges; toss for 1 minute so they stay crisp.
5. Splash in the soy sauce and vinegar and toss for 30 seconds more.
6. Fold in the fries and cilantro at the last second and serve at once with rice.