Lomo Saltado: A Vegan Peruvian Stir Fry Adventure After traveling to over 30 countries, I can confidently say that I’m a little obsessed with the world—its cultures, its stories, and, of course, its food. But what I’ve learned is that you don’t need to board a plane to experience adventure. Sometimes, the magic starts right in your kitchen. Today’s recipe takes us to Peru, a place widely known as Latin America’s culinary capital. One dish that caught my eye (and heart) is Lomo Saltado, a Peruvian-Chinese skirt steak stir fry that brings together bold flavors from two continents. Traditionally made…
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Continue ReadingPeruvian cuisine is quite possibly my favorite part of South America to fall into. There is a clear European influence along with Incan indigenous roots. For that reason, it collides two of my favorite worlds together. The posh and polished land of European plating, balanced by the rural and rustic bones of indigenous recipes. I have this constant polar pull in my life, where I’m attracted the the fancy chic parts of life, but then there’s this other side of me that needs to be lost on a dirt road driving a motorbike looking for $2 street dishes. There’s a…
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Continue ReadingMy love of all things raw fish is undeniable. However, I am a believer that you can love something and it still not be worth it. As much as I love the taste of seafood, the problems its consumption in the world perpetuates- just isn’t for me. Effects from the global fishing industry are killing our oceans and our wildlife. My quest to find alternatives to satisfy your love of costal dishes is in full effect. I sincerely hope that you find yourself lost in a Peruvian cantina while you enjoy this ceviche. Heart of Palm The raw fish in…