Here’s another recipe straight from my mama’s brain. It was one of my favorites growing up. There’s French fries, strips of tender sirloin all tossed together with a spicy, rich flavored sauce. It’s a stir-fry, essentially; a latin stir-fry! That’s kinda weird and unexpected, right? A lot of people are surprised to learn that Peru has a large Asian community. This Asian presence–over generations and generations–has had a huge influence on “traditional” Peruvian cuisine, basically making it into what it is today. This particular dish was derived from a Chinese stir-fry. The potatoes make it unique to Peru, along with the spices and thick sauce. Get into it! I’ve wanted to share this recipe for long time but not gonna lie, there are a few steps. The most annoying? Frying French fries. Pro-tip: My parents never fry up French fries. They go to McDonald’s (YES YOU HEARD ME!) and pick up a few batches of French fries to toss them in at the last second. I’m not beneath this either, though today I totally fried up some French fries. I did a double-fry. It’s all about the double-fry. There’s no other way. Again, if you want, just do the short …

Oct. 1, 2021, 12:03 p.m.

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