Description
Lomo Saltado is a classic Peruvian dish that combines stir-fried beef with vegetables and French fries, seasoned with a flavorful blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. This hearty and savory dish is a perfect representation of the fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisines.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Beef:
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 1–2 medium yellow chili peppers (ají amarillo), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups French fries (freshly fried or oven-baked)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, marinate the beef with soy sauce, vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the marinated beef until browned but tender. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ají amarillo. Add tomatoes and cook briefly.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to the skillet, add oyster sauce, and toss everything together.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot with rice and French fries.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more ají amarillo or hot sauce.
- Sirloin can be substituted with flank steak or tenderloin.
- Homemade fries offer the best texture, but frozen fries can be used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
