# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced, or use firm tofu for vegetarian option
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, or substitute with cooked sweet potato
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, or coconut yogurt for vegan
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 - or 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice or sushi rice for bowls
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang. Add the sliced beef, chicken, or tofu, toss thoroughly, and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - Place cooked ube or sweet potato, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and vibrant. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated protein for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. For bowl preparation, fluff the cooked rice.
05 - For tacos, spread a layer of ube crema on each tortilla, add cooked protein, then top with chopped kimchi, shredded cabbage, sliced cucumber, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled red onions. For bowls, layer rice with toppings and finish with a generous drizzle of ube crema.
06 - Present immediately, allowing each guest to personalize their taco or bowl.
