Cuisine : Lomo Saltado - How to make this Peruvian dish

 

**Lomo Saltado Recipe:**

*Lomo Saltado* is a delicious Peruvian stir-fry dish that combines marinated strips of beef with vegetables, spices, and Peruvian flavors. Here's a simple recipe for you to try:

**Ingredients:**

- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced

- 1 red onion, thinly sliced

- 1 large tomato, sliced into wedges

- 1 yellow pepper, sliced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

- 1 teaspoon cumin

- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Vegetable oil for cooking

- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

- French fries (for serving)

**Instructions:**

1. **Marinate the Beef:**

   - In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.

2. **Prepare Vegetables:**

   - Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil.

   - Stir-fry the marinated beef until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. **Cook Vegetables:**

   - In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry the sliced red onion, yellow pepper, and minced garlic until they are slightly tender but still have a crunch.

4. **Combine and Finish:**

   - Add the cooked beef back to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together to combine.

   - Add the tomato wedges and stir briefly until the tomatoes just begin to soften.

5. **Serve:**

   - Garnish the dish with chopped fresh cilantro.

   - Serve the lomo saltado over rice or with a side of French fries.

Enjoy your homemade Lomo Saltado! It's a flavorful and hearty dish that captures the essence of Peruvian cuisine.