Set the potatoes aside. They’re easy to make and they always satisfy that spicy food craving we all have. This particular stir fry comes to us from Peru. It’s called Lomo Saltado and I think you’re going to love it. It’s a classic dish, evolved from the many different cultural influences that make up diverse Peru, sort of a Chinese-Peruvian stir fry made with more local ingredients. In fact, Peru is known for it’s “Chifa cuisine”, which is a unique fusion of food culture brought from Chinese immigrants that combined Chinese cooking with Peruvian ingredients. I make mine from scratch with sliced potatoes, though you can make an even quicker version with frozen or pre-cut French fries. It’s really up to you. Let’s talk about how to make Lomo Saltado, shall we? Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Slice the steak into bite sized pieces and set into the bowl. Mix and marinate for at least 10 minutes. Set aside. Soak the Potatoes First. Cover the potatoes in a large bowl with cold water and let them soak for at least 10 minutes (this will help with crispiness). Cook the French Fries. Heat the olive oil in a large pan or wok to medium-high heat. Season the sliced potato with salt and pepper, then cook for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through to your liking. SEE RECIPE NOTES. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this lomo saltado recipe. Such a great beef stir fry! Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! Onion and Peppers. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and stir fry for 2 minutes to soften. Warm it all Through. Add the cooked potatoes/French fries along with the cilantro and hot sauce, if desired. Stir fry to heat through. Serve the lomo saltado (stir fried steak and potatoes) over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, spicy chili flakes, and hot sauce to taste. Try it with this Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)! Boom! Done! Your lomo saltado is ready to serve! This is Peruvian beef stir fry at its finest, with lots of french fries and veggies in a flavorful stir fry sauce. Enjoy, my friends! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
