Pollo Saltado Peruvian Style Chicken Stir Fry Food

POLLO SALTADO - PERUVIAN CHICKEN STIR FRY {GF, DF}

Steps:

• Finely chop ginger, garlic and coriander.
• Cut tomato and onion into wedges.
• Cut chicken into 1 and 1/2 inch cubes.
• Heat pan (preferably wok, over a gas flame) until hot. Add oil, ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant - 30 seconds.
• Add chicken. Saute until chicken is browned and cooked through.
• Add onion and tomato, saute for 30 seconds.
• Add pisco and shake the pan over the gas flame, until flames come up! Add a dash of salt.
• Add tamari, vinegar and a splash of water.
• Serve over rice or deep fried or roasted potatoes.
• Sprinkle with cilantro.

POLLO SALTADO (PERUVIAN-STYLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY)

Steps:

• Place chicken strips in a resealable plastic bag with soy sauce, vinegar, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and garlic. Seal bag and shake up to cover chicken completely. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and as long as 24 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Arrange frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until light golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large wok on high heat. Add the marinated chicken. Cook, flipping pieces occasionally, until mostly white on the surface, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add onion, bell pepper, and aji pepper to the wok with the chicken. Continue stir-frying until onions are slightly translucent but still hold their shape, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Arrange baked fries on plates and place the chicken stir-fry on top.

POLLO SALTADO (CHICKEN STIR FRY)

Steps:

• Start preparing the french fries according to package directions as well as the rice.
• Meanwhile, in a large, heavy bottom skillet, heat olive oil, and add chicken strips.
• I used my Anolon Skilletbecause it is heavy duty, provides even heating wit reduced hot spots, and it is metal utensil safe.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sear chicken, and cook until cooked through (about 5 minutes), flipping as needed.
• Remove chicken from pan and add in minced garlic and aji­ amarillo paste, stir for about 30 seconds, then add in white vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and red onion slices
• Saute until slightly fragrant, but veggies should still be crunchy.
• Add chicken back into pan, and stir.
• Cook 1-2 minutes until onions are soft, but peppers still have some crunch.
• Top with fresh cilantro.
• Serve with french fries and white rice

LOMO SALTADO, PERUVIAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Make a paste by combining the garlic & salt. Whisk together the garlic paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil, cumin, & ground black pepper.
• Place the steak in one bowl & the onions in another. Divide the marinade between the 2 bowls & let set in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
• Pour a small amount of oil in a wok & turn on medium heat. Once the oil is hot add the steak with marinade & cook until brown. Add the tomato & simmer for a few minutes.
• Add the jalapeño, cilantro, & onions with marinade to the wok, slowly stirring until well blended. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
• As the ingredients are cooking in the wok, sprinkle the potatoes with paprika & fry in a separate pan. Once done add to the other ingredients.
• Serve with a dish of white rice.

POLLO SALTADO: PERUVIAN CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Gather the marinade ingredients.
• Place the pieces of chicken breast in a plastic zipper bag with the vinegar, soy sauce , honey, cumin, paprika, and aji panca paste.
• Seal and mix well, then set aside to marinate for at least 2 hours, though it can be done for as much as 12 to 48 hours.
• Gather the french fry ingredients.
• Pour 1 to 2 inches of the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet with tall sides and heat over medium-high heat until hot.
• Fry the french fries until golden brown, working in batches if necessary. Place on paper towels to cool. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Gather the Saltado ingredients.
• Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the marinated chicken and brown quickly on both sides, working quickly and carefully as the pan might smoke.
• Add the marinade to the pan, being careful of the cold liquid hitting the hot pan. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 additional minutes, just until it is no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken to a plate and reserve.
• Add the garlic and onion to the skillet where the chicken was cooked and sauté them until soft in the remaining marinade.
• Add the red peppers and tomato and sauté over medium-high heat until they're just starting to brown.
• Add the chicken back into the skillet. Taste test and season with more soy sauce if desired.
• Add the french fries to the skillet and gently but quickly mix everything together. Remove from heat.
• Serve immediately over cooked hot rice and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

POLLO SALTADO - PERUVIAN CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Slice the Chicken into strips and mix them in a bowl with salt, pepper, aji panca paste, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, cumin, and paprika. Set aside for 2 hours or overnight.
• While waiting, fry or bake your fries according to the package instructions.
• Once crisp, set it aside.
• In a pan at high heat, add oil and heat it till it smokes. Sear the chicken for 2 - 3 minutes on both sides or till it looks a bit charred. Cook the chicken in batches to avoid over crowding.
• After cooking the chicken set them aside. Turn the stove to medium heat, and pour in the leftover marinade if there are any. Mix it with the red onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook till these turn soft.
• Place back the chicken and bell peppers. You can also add the fries at this stage. Toss it around to heat up the chicken.
• Serve with fries and white rice on the side. Top with green onions or cilantro.

PERUVIAN STEAK STIR-FRY (LOMO SALTADO)

Steps:

• Crema de Rocoto: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Peel and slice onion in half horizontally, then slice into strips. Slice garlic and add to the hot oil, along with the onions and a pinch of salt. Turn heat to high, stir to combine, and cook until caramelized, 5-8 minutes. Then remove from heat and let cool, 15 minutes.
• Add cooled onion-garlic mixture to a blender; add evaporated milk, egg yolk, rocoto paste, and red pepper purée. Cover blender and blend on medium to combine, then increase to high and purée, 30 seconds. Taste for seasoning, and add salt to taste. Add optional huacatay leaves and purée again. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Makes about 1½ cups Crema de Rocoto. (Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.)
• Slurry: In a small bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons water and cornstarch to make a slurry. In a small saucepan, add water and beef stock. Stir in the slurry and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling and thickened, cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Lomo Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, red wine vinegar, beef stock, and oyster sauce. Set aside. Makes 1 cup Lomo Sauce. (Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.)
• Beef Tenderloin: Slice tenderloin into 1-inch chunks. Sprinkle with salt all over and set aside to rest, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel and slice red onion in half horizontally; then cut each half again vertically. Remove the center (save for another use), leaving the outer 3 or 4 layers. Cut each piece into three slices, separate the slices, and set aside in a bowl. Slice cherry tomatoes in half, and set aside in another bowl.Put on plastic gloves (optional), then discard seeds and stem of habanero. Julienne into very thin strips and add to the red onions. (If you're not wearing gloves, wash your hands after handling habanero.) Separate the white and light green parts of the scallions from the green tops. Trim away the roots and discard outer layer of scallion bottoms; cut into batons, and add to the onions. Thinly slice green tops and set aside to use as garnish. Peel and thinly slice garlic, and add to the onions.
• Heat a wok or skillet over high heat and add oil. When smoking, add beef in an even layer. Sear on both sides, about 30 seconds per side. To the beef, add garlic, scallions, habanero, and onions. Add a splash of water, then shake and tilt the pan away from you, tossing the contents within the wok. (Optional: While tossing, allow the open flame to sear the contents. The flames give the dish a smoky char, but use caution, as cooking with an open flame can be dangerous in a home kitchen). Use a wooden spoon and continue tossing to stir-fry the beef until the onions are no longer raw but not fully cooked, 4-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, then stir and shake the wok. Then add ½ cup of Lomo Sauce and 2 tablespoons of the slurry. Stir in cilantro and continue cooking until the sauce has the consistency of a thin gravy, 2-3 minutes.
• Assembly: Spoon stir-fry into a serving bowl. Drizzle a few tablespoons (or more!) of Crema de Rocoto on top and garnish with remaining scallions. Serve with optional French fries and white rice on the side.

LOMO SALTADO (PERUVIAN BEEF AND POTATO STIR FRY)

Steps:

• Cut the beef against the grain into strips about 2 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. Get all of your ingredients ready and close at hand. Prepare the French fries and rice and keep hot.
• Heat the oil over high flame in a large pot or wok until it shimmers. Add the beef and stir fry until it is just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add more oil to the pot or wok if needed and return it to high heat. Add the onion, peppers and garlic and stir fry until the onion is cooked through, but still a little crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir fry for about 1 minute more. Return the beef to the pot or wok, along with the French fries and toss everything together to heat through and mingle the flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Place a big scoop of rice on each diner's plate and serve the lomo saltado over the rice.
• VARIATIONS:.
• Versions of lomo saltado vary widely. Try seasoning the dish with some ground cumin, oregano, chopped parsley or chopped cilantro. Omit the vinegar or substitute a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Ajís amarillos chiles lend a unique, especially Peruvian, flavor to this dish. Other chiles (jalapeño, serrano) can be used, but the flavor won't be the same. Or just use a red or green bell pepper for a mild dish.
• Try adding a shot or two of pisco brandy at the end and flame it for a dramatic finale.