Tallarin Saltado
A classic Peruvian stir-fry dish blending Chinese techniques with Andean ingredients, featuring savory beef and noodles.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef sirloin, sliced into strips
- 12 oz Spaghetti or egg noodles
- 1 large Red onion, sliced into wedges
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 4 tbsp Soy sauce (Sillao)
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Aji Amarillo paste
- 1 tsp Ginger, minced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Green onions, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking.
- 3
Add the beef strips in batches, searing them quickly until browned on the outside but still tender; remove beef from the pan and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add the remaining oil and stir-fry the onions and ginger for about 2 minutes until the onion edges are slightly charred.
- 5
Add the garlic, tomatoes, and aji amarillo paste, sautéing for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- 6
Return the beef to the pan and pour in the soy sauce and red wine vinegar, tossing everything to combine.
- 7
Add the cooked noodles to the wok, tossing vigorously to ensure the noodles are well-coated in the sauce.
- 8
Turn off the heat and stir in the green onions and cilantro before serving immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
540
27% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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