# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (or firm tofu for vegetarian)
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
→ Ube Crema
08 - 1/3 cup cooked purple yam or ube halaya (substitute with cooked sweet potato for color)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (substitute 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
# Method Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang until well blended.
02 - Add thinly sliced beef, chicken, or tofu to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Combine cooked purple yam, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated protein for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring regularly, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft, or fluff cooked rice if preparing bowls.
06 - For tacos, spread ube crema onto each tortilla, layer with your choice of protein, then top with chopped kimchi, shredded cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled red onions. For bowls, arrange rice in serving bowls, top with protein and vegetables, and drizzle with ube crema.
07 - Present assembled tacos or bowls immediately, allowing guests to personalize their meal with preferred toppings.
