Global Street-Food Fusion Tacos (Printable)
Enjoy bold flavors and vibrant toppings in street-food inspired tacos and bowls for any occasion.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced, or firm tofu as 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, substitute with cooked sweet potato for color
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 chopped kimchi
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 - 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice (for bowls)
# How To Cook:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Add sliced beef, chicken, or tofu and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - Place cooked ube, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and vibrant in color. Refrigerate crema until needed.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated protein for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until nicely browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. For bowl presentation, fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork.
05 - To serve tacos, spread a layer of ube crema on each tortilla, top with cooked protein, and layer with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, arrange rice as base, add toppings, and drizzle with ube crema.
06 - Present immediately and offer all components for individual assembly as preferred.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Easy to customize for meat lovers and vegetarians
- Big bold flavors from Korean fermented chili and Filipino ube
02 -
- High in protein from meat or tofu
- Packed with probiotics thanks to kimchi and yogurt
03 -
- Do not rush marinating protein, it sets the stage for big flavor
- Toast sesame seeds before serving for aroma and crunch