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Lomo Saltado Cuzco, Peru

Lomo Saltado is a traditional Peruvian dish that typically consist of strips of beef, tomatoes, onions, fries, and other ingredients. The word //Lomo Saltado// means stir-fried tenderloin. It’s origins are from the Chinese and it was brought over during the Chinese immigration. A dish that is similar to Lomo Saltado is Papa Rellena, fried stuffed potatoes.

To make Lomo Saltado, first you peel the fries, cut them, and cook them in the oven. Then you slice the meat, season it with salt and pepper, and fry the meat. While the meat is frying, cut the onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Remove the meat from the pan and cook the peppers, tomatoes, and onions until the tomatoes softens and the onions are transparent. After, you pour in the vinegar, soy sauce, add the fries, and the beef. Cook until beef is done and season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.

Since Lomo Saltado is a popular Peruvian dish we could most likely find it anywhere on tour. We can find it in both, simple restaurants and upscale places.

By: April Lanka