Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef With Onion, Tomatoes, and French Fries) Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
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- 1 pound (450g) beef tenderloin, skirt steak, or other tender and flavorful quick-cooking steak
- 2 medium plum tomatoes (about 5 1/2 ounces/160g total), cored and cut into 3/4-inch thick wedges
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger (about 1/4 ounce; 7g), minced
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (20ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- French fries, for serving
- Cooked long-grain rice, for serving
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/4 cup (60ml) peanut, canola, or vegetable oil, divided, plus more if needed
- Kosher salt
- 1 medium (8-ounce/225g) red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 4 scallions (about 2 ounces/60g total), roots and any wilted parts trimmed, then cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1 fresh or frozen aji amarillo chili pepper (about 2 ounces/60g), defrosted if frozen, then stemmed, seeded, and sliced lengthwise into matchsticks (see note)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cut the beef across the grain into roughly 1/2-inch thick strips.
- In a wok or large cast iron or stainless steel skillet, heat 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil over high heat until heavily smoking. Meanwhile, season beef all over with salt.
- Working in batches, add just enough beef to the pan to sear it heavily without the risk that it will steam in its own juices. Spread the beef around so the pieces are evenly spaced apart and allow to cook until very well seared and charred on one side, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir and toss beef so that it cooks all over, about 30 seconds longer; if you are working over a gas flame and aren't afraid of some fire, toss the beef near the flame so that the oil briefly combusts in big bursts (or, if this makes you nervous, don't allow it to catch fire; instead managing the heat to prevent flare-ups). Using a spatula, transfer beef to a platter to rest. Repeat with remaining beef, always getting the pan smoking hot before the next batch and adding more oil if needed.
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