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Lomo Saltado

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Author: Imma Published:10/17/2018Updated:3/31/2021
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Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir Fry) – a very popular Peruvian-Chinese fusion dish using Chinese stir-fry technique fused with Peruvian ingredients. Tender beef strips tossed with flavorful and crisp vegetables and French fries plus an amazing sauce.

Lomo Saltado

One of the joys of cooking at home is the freedom to add or reduce any ingredients  that you are not particularly fond of. Agree? I did just that with this dish; I added parsley and used sriracha  sauce to suit my taste buds. It was exceptional! And it comes together quickly and easily, too.

What is lomo saltado?

Lomo saltado is a popular and traditional Peruvian dish that showcases the influence of Chinese cuisine on Peruvian food scene or better known as Chifa. From the word “lomo” which means tenderloin and “saltado” stir fry, this classic dish is made of juicy beef strips stir-fried with onion, tomato, green pepper flavored with soy sauce and aji Amarillo paste. Then finally tossed with French fries for a textural contrast. All of these happening in one pan (or wok). This is typically served with white rice.

Lomo Saltado

What type of meat is lomo?

Beef tenderloin is simply called LOMO. It’s a Spanish word for tenderloin that can be bough cured or uncured. Uncured lomo meat has lesser fat in eat which makes a very good choice for stir-fry dishes. The lomo in this dish means it is a steak, but there are actually chicken and variations of this dish, too.

Lomo Saltado

How do you make lomo saltado sauce?

Probably the best selling point of this Peruvian lomo saltado dish is its sauce. I can’t stress enough how delicious the sauce is because of the aji amarillo paste and soy sauce combo. This sauce makes it possible for you to cook the beef without even marinating them. It is savory, earthy, a little bit sweet and spicy. Oyster sauce may not be found in the traditional lomo saltado recipe, but it adds more layers of flavor into this dish.

Lomo Saltado

Whenever you’ve run out of ways to cook your favorite beef tenderloin, just remember this quick and easy Peruvian-Chinese beef stir-fry lomo saltado which is utterly delicious. You can serve it with rice for a family weeknight meal or stuff on hoagie rolls for lunch.

Enjoy!

 

Tips and Notes:

  1. If using regular soy sauce use 2 tablespoons – adjust to taste, you can always add more .
  2. Aji sauce is only available at Hispanic markets. Feel free to use sriracha sauce or chili pepper cut in thin slices.
  3. As always with stir frying, the cooking is done very quickly so make sure all your ingredients are ready to hit  the wok.
  4. Sirloin steak or better quality steak is best suited for  stir frying in this recipe.
  5. You can make your own French fries instead of using frozen ones. Crispy fries works best.
  6. Do spice up the meat with any spices you like.
  7. Serve it over white rice as is customary.

 

This recipe was first published on Oct 2013 and has been updated with new photos and write up.

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Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir Fry)

This very popular Peruvian-Chinese fusion enjoys the Chinese stir-fry technique fused with Peruvian ingredients. Tender beef strips tossed with flavorful and crisp vegetables and french fries plus an amazing aji sauce to top it all of.
5 from 2 votes
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 50 mins
Peruvian
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen french fries, or homemade fries
  • ½ pound (453g) sirloin or ribeye, sliced into ½-inch strips
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 small green or red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • Green onion and cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 lime

Sauce

  • 2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (sub sriracha)
  • 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice or white wine vinegar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • ¼ cup beef broth

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and bake fries according to packaging instructions, or you could make your own fries from scratch.
  • Prepare and gather all ingredients needed.
  • Combine the ingredients for the sauce: soy sauce, aji amarillo paste or sriracha, lemon juice, oyster sauce (optional), and beef broth. Set aside.
  • Heat oil  in skillet or wok over medium to high heat.
 Season the beef strips with salt and stir-fry them in a skillet for about 30 seconds.
 You may do so in batches if desired.
  • Next, add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds (be careful not to let it burn)
  • Throw in the onions, green pepper and tomatoes, stir-fry about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the sauce, and stir-fry for a minute,
  • Remove from the heat, and garnish with green onion and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately with fries and rice on the side. Squeeze the lime over it.

Tips & Notes:

  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 240g| Calories: 99kcal (5%)| Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)| Protein: 2g (4%)| Fat: 7g (11%)| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)| Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g| Monounsaturated Fat: 4g| Trans Fat: 1g| Sodium: 406mg (18%)| Potassium: 224mg (6%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 3g (3%)| Vitamin A: 342IU (7%)| Vitamin C: 27mg (33%)| Calcium: 21mg (2%)| Iron: 1mg (6%)
Author: Imma
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Nutrition Facts
Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir Fry)
Amount Per Serving (240 g)
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 406mg18%
Potassium 224mg6%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 342IU7%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

How to Make Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado

Preheat oven and bake fries according to packaging instructions, or you may make your own fries from scratch. Prepare and gather all ingredients needed.

 

Lomo Saltado

Combine the ingredients for sauce ; oyster sauce, soy sauce, lemon,  beef broth, and  sriracha. Set aside.

Lomo Saltado

Heat oil  in skillet or wok over medium to high heat.
 Season the beef strips with salt and stir-fry the beef in skillet, about 30 seconds.
  You may do so in batches if desired.

Lomo Saltado

Next add garlic and ginger, stir-fry about 30 seconds(be careful not to let it burn.

Lomo Saltado

Throw in the onions, green pepper and tomatoes, stir-fry about 30 seconds.

Lomo Saltado

Pour in  sauce, stir-fry for a minute. Remove from the heat , garnish with  green onion and cilantro. Serve immediately with fries  and boiled rice on the side. Squeeze lemon over it 

 

 

 
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  1. Lynda Beckman says

    Posted on 10/19 at 7:32PM

    Amazing just made this for dinner love it will make it again might use prawns as one family member does not eat meat. Thanks so much

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/21 at 5:54AM

      Awesome, so happy to hear it worked out well for you.

      Reply
  2. Den says

    Posted on 12/6 at 4:50PM

    I’m Peruvian
    In the original Lomo Saltado it doesn’t include peppers nor oyster sauce.
    But I’m sure this other stir fry you invented tastes nice as well

    DC.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/7 at 5:25AM

      It sure does. In my neck of the woods – most Restaurant Peruvian stir-fry does include peppers . Thanks for sharing !!!!

      Reply
  3. kelsey says

    Posted on 9/11 at 11:43PM

    Where can i buy the Aji amiarillo or similar item?

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 9/13 at 4:32AM

      You can find Aji amarillo in latina markets,online at amigo foods or amazon. If you can’t find it, replace with chilli sauce or sriracha.

      Reply
  4. lola says

    Posted on 9/9 at 2:15PM

    5 stars
    This looks sooo yummy!!! No aji amarillo this way, so will just use our regular “pepper”.
    Keep up the great work mama!!

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 9/9 at 2:57PM

      African pepper sauce would work….You have to try this Lola!

      Reply
  5. Devin Guric says

    Posted on 9/9 at 10:02AM

    5 stars
    Believe me people. This dish taste exactly as it looks. Yummy! !!
    One of my favorite dish here so far.

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 9/9 at 10:50AM

      Thanks Devin,glad you liked it!

      Reply

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