# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (firm tofu can be substituted 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 (Korean chili paste)
→ Ube Crema
08 - 1/3 cup cooked ube or ube halaya (substitute with roasted sweet potato or purple potato for color)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (coconut yogurt for dairy-free/vegan)
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - Pinch salt
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped
14 - 1 cup shredded red or green 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 (soft taco size)
21 - or 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice (for bowls)
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Add sliced meat or tofu, and mix thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for 15–20 minutes.
02 - In a blender or food processor, blend ube, sour cream or alternative yogurt, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth and vibrant. Refrigerate until use.
03 - Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated protein for 4–6 minutes, stirring intermittently, until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10–20 seconds each until soft and pliable. Prepare rice by fluffing with a fork if using bowls.
05 - For tacos, spread a generous layer of ube crema onto each tortilla, add cooked protein, then top with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, layer rice with protein and toppings, finishing with a drizzle of ube crema.
06 - Serve immediately, offering a customizable assembly for each diner.
