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Cookbook:Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-fry)

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Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-fry)
CategoryPeruvian recipes
Servings6
Time1 hour 20 minutes
Difficulty

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Lomo saltado is a dish of marinated steak, vegetables and fried potatoes, usually served over white rice. It is one of the most popular recipes in Peru and is often found on the menu at many smaller restaurants at a very reasonable price.

Ingredients

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Procedure

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  1. Cut the meat into thin strips and marinate them in the wine for 1 hour.
  2. Use a wok to cook garlic in oil over medium heat and add the meat. Reserve the juice.
  3. Add the tomato purée, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the soy sauce while stirring the meat in the wok.
  5. Add the onions, aji strips, cilantro and vinegar. Combine the juice from the meat.
  6. Fry the potatoes in a separate pan and add to the other ingredients.
  7. Serve the dish with white rice.

Notes, tips, and variations

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  • Instead of puréeing the tomatoes, you can cut them into slices.
  • You may omit the wine and use a greater quantity of vinegar.
  • Using a different kind of hot pepper changes the flavor of this dish completely.
  • You may choose not to marinate the beef.