Fusion street-food tacos and bowls, packed with bold flavors, fresh toppings, and colorful crema for lively meals.
# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (alternatively use firm tofu for vegetarian adaptation)
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
→ Ube Crema
08 - 1/3 cup cooked ube (purple yam) or ube halaya, substitute with sweet potato as needed
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (substitute with coconut yogurt for vegan version)
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped
14 - 1 cup shredded cabbage (red or green)
15 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
19 - 1/4 cup pickled red onions
→ Base
20 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas (soft taco size)
21 - 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice (for bowls)
# Directions:
01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang in a mixing bowl. Add sliced beef, chicken, or tofu; toss thoroughly to coat. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - Place ube, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and vibrant. Refrigerate until ready for assembly.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated protein and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Reserve cooked protein.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. If assembling bowls, fluff the freshly cooked rice.
05 - For tacos, spread a layer of ube crema onto each tortilla, add portions of cooked protein, then top with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled red onions. For bowls, layer rice with toppings and finish with a drizzle of ube crema.
06 - Present immediately, allowing diners to build tacos or bowls to their preference.
