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Lomo Saltado — traditional dish from Lima, Peru
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥750kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾65gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Lomo Saltado

How to order / say it
Say it Lomo Saltado — [LOH-moh sahl-TAH-doh]
Order I'd like the lomo saltado, please.
Locally Quisiera el lomo saltado, por favor.
Say locally

Stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes, and potatoes

Why try it?

Lomo Saltado is a staple of Peruvian cuisine, showing the fusion of Asian and Peruvian flavors that characterize much of Lima's food culture. It offers a delicious introduction to the country's unique culinary identity.

How it tastes

The dish combines savory stir-fried beef, juicy tomatoes, and crisp onions, all seasoned with soy sauce. It's served with golden fried potatoes and sometimes rice, providing a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Lomo Saltado emerged in the late 19th century from Lima's Chinese immigrant communities. As these chefs combined local ingredients with Chinese cooking techniques, this dish became popular in local eateries, symbolizing Peru's diverse heritage.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g beef sirloin
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
  • 🧄 100 g red onion
  • 🥕 150 g tomatoes
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🧄 10 g garlic

Method

  1. 1 Slice the beef into strips and marinate briefly in soy sauce.
  2. 2 Stir-fry the beef in a hot pan, then set aside.
  3. 3 Cook sliced onions, tomatoes, and garlic in the same pan.
  4. 4 Combine with the beef and serve with fries and rice.

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