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Lomo Saltado

Wok-seared beef strips tossed with onions, tomatoes, and crispy fries over rice — the glorious Chinese-Peruvian mashup known as chifa.

⏱ 20 minPrep time
🔥 15 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Lomo Saltado

Lomo saltado was born in Lima’s Chinese immigrant kitchens in the 1800s, where Cantonese stir-fry technique met Peruvian ingredients head-on. It is the most beloved dish of chifa cuisine and a perfect weeknight hero: fast, saucy, and ridiculously satisfying.

A sizzling wokful of two cultures

The beef stays juicy and charred at the edges, the tomato softens into a glossy, soy-kissed sauce, and the fries soak up every last drop. Serve it over rice and the crispy fries go just slightly soft in the sauce — which is exactly how it should be.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Season the beef strips with salt and pepper, and stir together the soy sauce, vinegar, and aji amarillo paste in a small bowl.
  2. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat until it smokes lightly, add 2 tablespoons of the oil, and sear the beef in a single layer for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned but still pink inside; remove to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining oil to the wok and stir-fry the onions for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the tomato wedges and stir-fry for 1 minute just until they begin to soften but still hold their shape.
  5. Return the beef to the wok, pour in the soy-vinegar sauce, and toss everything for 1 minute until the sauce coats the meat and vegetables.
  6. Fold in the crispy fries and most of the cilantro, toss once, and serve immediately over white rice with the remaining cilantro scattered on top.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Work in batches if your pan is small — crowding steams the beef instead of searing it. Lomo saltado is best eaten the moment it leaves the wok; leftovers keep 1 day refrigerated and reheat in a screaming-hot pan.

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Recipe details

Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Servings4
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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