# Ingredient List:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 ounces beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced, or use firm tofu
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
→ Ube Crema
08 - 1/3 cup cooked ube (purple yam) or ube halaya, or substitute with sweet potato
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped
14 - 1 cup shredded cabbage
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, or use gluten-free tortillas as needed
21 - 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice, for bowl variation
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang. Add sliced beef, chicken, or tofu and thoroughly coat. Allow mixture to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine cooked ube, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt. Blend until mixture is completely smooth and vibrantly colored. Refrigerate mixture until ready to use.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated protein in a single layer and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or in the microwave until softened and pliable. For the bowl version, fluff the cooked rice to separate grains before assembling.
05 - To build tacos, spread a spoonful of ube crema over each tortilla, top with cooked protein, then layer kimchi, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, start with a base of rice, arrange toppings and protein, and finish with a drizzle of ube crema.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to customize tacos or bowls with their preferred toppings.
