Lomo Saltado — A Taste of Peru There are certain dishes that are more than just food, and for me, lomo saltado is one of them. It is one of those meals I truly enjoy cooking — maybe because it has so many things I love all together: tender pieces of beef, onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, and that wonderful flavor that comes from cooking everything quickly in a very hot pan. And of course, it wouldn’t be lomo saltado without French fries and white rice on the side. Yes, potatoes and rice. That’s the Peruvian way. I usually start with good pieces of beef, cut into strips and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. I sear the meat over high heat, then add sliced red onions and tomatoes, keeping them slightly firm instead of cooking them too much. A splash of soy sauce brings everything together, creating that savory sauce that gives the lomo saltado its delicious flavor. Then come the fries. Some people mix them into the lomo so they absorb the sauce; others prefer them on the side so they stay crispy. I like a little bit of both. But what I love most about making lomo saltado […]
I like to cook. I really do. I don’t know if I would say that cooking is a passion or use some big word to describe it. I just know that it’s something I enjoy, something that has been part of my life for a long time, and something that makes me feel good. There is something about being in the kitchen that relaxes me. Sometimes I know exactly what I’m going to make. Other times, I open the refrigerator, see what’s there and think, Okay, what can I do with this? And that’s usually how it starts. I can follow a recipe, but I also like changing things. I add something because I think it might taste good, use something I already have, or make something completely different with leftovers. Does it always work? Of course not. But that’s part of cooking too. I also love sharing my food. Actually, I think that’s one of my favorite parts. I like when somebody tries something I made. I want to know what they think — and I really want to know. Tell me if you like it. Tell me if something is missing. Tell me if you would eat it […]
