Authentic Lomo Saltado Recipe Peru, South America

Name: Lomo saltado
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 450g (1 lb) loin, steak or rump; 2-3 tomatoes, cored and cut into thick wedges; 1 medium red onion (cut into 8 same-sized strips); 1 ají amarillo pepper, deseeded and deveined, cut into thin strips; 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (20ml) soy sauce (sillao); 1 tbsp (15ml) red vinegar; 2 tsp chopped parsley; salt and pepper, to taste; FOR SERVING; French fries + cooked rice

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Introduction & history

Lomo saltado, a quintessential Peruvian dish, reflects the fusion of Chinese-Cantonese cooking techniques with native Peruvian ingredients. Traditionally, it's made with tender strips of beef, red onion, tomato, ají amarillo chili pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, and either parsley or cilantro. The ingredients are stir-fried in a blazing hot wok. The dish is typically accompanied by crispy fried potatoes and fluffy white rice.

Main ingredients

Beef
Onion
Tomato
Aji amarillo
Garlic
Coriander
Oregano
Cumin
Beef Stock
Soy sauce
Vinegar
Olive Oil
Black Pepper
Salt