Great Products in Peru
Writes: Luis Carbajal (@ lroberto92)
El lomo saltado It is a typical dish of the gastronomy of Peru and it can be accompanied by other inputs such as rice or french fries. Its origins date back to the XNUMXth century, due to the influence of the Cantonese-Chinese. Thus, it is a mixture of Peruvian Creole cuisine with oriental. It is an easy dish to prepare and requires time to enjoy it. Formerly it was known as 'lomito' de vaca or 'lomito a la chorrillana'.
Peruvians consume it very frequently, which is why this is one of the most popular delicacies in the country. Its name refers to the chinese culinary technique well known all over the worldthe stir fry). Specifically in the lomo saltado from Peru has an important influence.
Preparation
To prepare this succulent Peruvian dish requires a Maggi meat cube dissolved in half a cup of water. Also a tablespoon of vegetable oil and 400 grams of minced beef into strips. Finally, a red onion in thick strips and two chili peppers without penalties or veins, cut into thin strips.
The first step is to dissolve the Maggi cube in a cup. Then in a very hot frying pan we add a little oil and sauté the meat to, in it, add the onion, chili pepper and garlic. We continue sautéing, we add vinegar and hope that it is reduced. We apply chair (Japanese soy sauce), we check the seasoning and add tomato. You are ready to eat it.
Where can you consume lomo saltado from Peru?
The restaurants where they can be consumed are located in the districts of Jesús María, San Borja, San Miguel or Miraflores, among others. The locals are Don Bosco, La Estancia, José Antonio, Hikari, Domo Saltado, Bisanti Café, el Grifo, Isoline Peruvian Tavern and the Belgian House.
If you visit any of these areas of PeruWe recommend you ask for it in the menu of any of those places. Because the lomo saltado It is a gastronomic emblem of the country.
