Tallarín Saltado

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Huancayo, Mantaro Valley

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The noodle cousin of lomo saltado: beef and vegetables stir-fried in a soy-based sauce, tossed here with zucchini noodles instead of wheat pasta.

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Ingredients for Tallarín Saltado

Tallarín Saltado

The noodle cousin of lomo saltado: beef and vegetables stir-fried in a soy-based sauce, tossed here with zucchini noodles instead of wheat pasta.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb beef sirloin sliced into strips
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized into noodles
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (sub: coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (sub: coconut aminos plus 1 tsp fish sauce)
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Salt the zucchini noodles, let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry.
  • Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the beef in oil over high heat until browned, 2–3 minutes. Remove.
  • Stir-fry the onion and garlic 2 minutes.
  • Return the beef to the pan, add the soy sauce and oyster sauce, and toss.
  • Add the zucchini noodles and toss just until warmed through, 1–2 minutes — don't overcook.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Zucchini noodles replace wheat pasta entirely, cutting the carb load dramatically.

Pairs Well With

  • Huancaina Cauliflower
  • Judías Verdes Saltadas
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