# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (or use firm tofu for 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 (or substitute with cooked sweet potato for color)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (use coconut yogurt for vegan adaptation)
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:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and gochujang. Add sliced beef, chicken or tofu and toss until thoroughly coated. Refrigerate and 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 smooth and vividly colored. Chill until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Add the marinated protein and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Place tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave briefly until soft and pliable. If preparing bowls, fluff the cooked rice using a fork.
05 - To build tacos, spread ube crema over each tortilla, top with protein, then layer with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled red onions. For bowls, arrange rice in bowls and top with protein and vegetable garnishes, drizzling with ube crema.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to customize their tacos or bowls as desired.
