NPH Peru
Recipe: Lomo Saltado

“Stir-fried steak” with delightful flavors is a favorite dish in Peru.

Time: 30 mins Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into strips
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 2 gloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp aji Amarillo paste
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lb French fries, cooked, hot
• Optional: white rice for serving

Directions

1. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the steak, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan.
2. Heat the remaining Tbsp of oil in the same pan. Add the red onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and browned. Add the tomato, garlic, and aji amarillo paste, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the tomatoes have released some of their juices but are still intact.
3. Add the soy sauce and vinegar and stir to combine, let cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the steak, fries, and cilantro. Toss gently to coat the fries in the sauce.
5. Serve with rice, if desired.

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