Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fry)

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Sirloin Steak, sliced against the grain into strips

3-4 Tbs Vegetable Oil, divided

1 sm Red Onion, sliced

2 sm to md Plum Tomatoes, sliced into wedges

2 ea Scallions Ends, trimmed and sliced into 2-in pieces

3 clvs Garlic, peeled and minced

1/2 in Ginger, peeled and minced or grated

1 Tbs Aji Amarillo Paste (or Aji Amarillo Chili Pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced)

1 Tbs Fresh Cilantro, minced (more for garnish)

A/N White Rice for Serving (I use cauliflower rice)

A/N French Fries for Serving (I use jicama fries)

FOR THE MARINADE:

2 Tbs Soy Sauce

1/8 tsp Cumin, ground

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar (or Red Wine, White Wine or Sherry Vinegars)

FOR THE STIR FRY SAUCE:

4 Tbs Soy Sauce

1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar (or Red Wine Vinegar)

1 tsp Corn Starch (optional for sauce thickener)

DIRECTIONS:

Marinade Steak:

Place sliced or cubed steak in a bowl and toss with the soy sauce, ground cumin, oregano and vinegar.

Allow to sit a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Prepare Sauce:

Stir together the soy sauce, vinegar and corn starch if using and

Set aside

Stir Fry Steak and Veggies:

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan, large skillet or a wok, over medium-high to high heat. Add the steak, and cook stir frying until browned and seared, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan onto plate and set aside. Do not overcrowd pan. You may have to do this in batches with remaining beef.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan, then add the red onion and cook for about 2-5 minutes, until softened and then remove from the pan and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add the green onions and saute 20-30 seconds then add the tomato, garlic, and aji amarillo paste, and cook for another 2-5 minutes, until the tomatoes have released some of their juices, but are still intact.

Add the sauce to the pan and stir to combine, let cook for aproximately 1 minute.

Return the steak and accumulated juices, and the onions to the pan and sprinkle over the cilantro. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.

Serve hot with rice and fries. Some recipes call for stirring the fries into the sauce as well – feel free to do this or serve fries on the side with the rice as well.