Chinese Influence on Peruvian Cuisine is BIGGER than you think | Lomo Saltado Recipe | Origin

Join me to discover the Lomo Saltado Recipe and the story behind this Peruvian household dish. This Peruvian household favorite, Lomo Saltado, is infused with a significant Chinese influence. Have you ever wondered how big the Chinese influence is on Peruvian cuisine and how these two distant cultures blend to create Lomo Saltado recipe together? In this video, I will dive into this Lomo Saltado recipe, discover its origin, and explore how Chinese influence on Peruvian cuisine happened, along with the reasons behind it. Join me to savoy Lomo Saltado and its story. 0:00 Intro to Chinese influence in Peruvian Cuisine 0:48 Intro of Lomo Saltado 1:25 Native Ingredients 3:15 Chinese Influences 4:04 Lomo Saltado Origin 4:46 Cooking Process 6:30 Reasons behind the Chinese influence *Lomo Saltado Recipe* Prepare Ingredients Sirloin or tenderloin beef: Cut into 1-inch pieces. Yellow potatoes for French fries: Cut into 1/2-inch to 1/4-inch slices. Firm tomato: Remove the seeds and slice into strips. Red onion: Slice into strips. Ginger for stir fry: Cut into small pieces. Green onion and cilantro: Chopped for garnish. Prepare the sauce for both marinating and stir-frying. Use half for marinating and the remaining half for stir-frying. 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons cooking wine. Go for pisco if you have it. 1 tablespoon Aji Amarillo paste 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar A bit of oyster sauce Black pepper to season Stir Fry Heat oil in a hot wok or large frying pan. Add oil, then cook marinated beef, seasoning with a sprinkle of salt Stir-fry the beef until almost cooked; set aside. Sauté garlic and ginger, add onions until browned, then toss in tomatoes. Add the beef and fries in, add remaining marinade, toss them together. Turn off heat, garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve immediately with white rice. **Photos and Videos Credit ** Cusco street, Chinese lanterns hanging: videvo.net Historical images: Public domain Boiling pot, llama, and skewer: Vecteezy.com