Pin A vibrant, flavor-packed recipe blending inspirations from street food around the world—think Korean bulgogi tacos, Filipino ube crema, and zesty Mexican toppings. Perfect for a fun, customizable meal!
I first made these fusion tacos for a backyard party, and they immediately became the highlight of our gathering. Everyone loved being able to build their own bowls or tacos, and the vibrant ube crema was a huge hit with kids and adults.
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin or chicken thighs (or firm tofu): 400 g (14 oz), thinly sliced
- Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
- Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
- Brown sugar: 1 tbsp
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tsp, grated
- Gochujang: 1 tsp (Korean chili paste)
- Cooked ube or ube halaya: 1/3 cup (can substitute sweet potato for color)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup (use coconut yogurt for vegan)
- Lime juice: 1 tbsp
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Kimchi: 1 cup, chopped
- Shredded cabbage: 1 cup (red or green)
- Cucumber: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Jalapeño: 1, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro: 2 tbsp, chopped
- Toasted sesame seeds: 2 tbsp
- Pickled red onions: 1/4 cup
- Corn or flour tortillas: 8 small, or
- Cooked jasmine or sushi rice: 2 1/2 cups
Instructions
- Marinate the Protein:
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Add the sliced beef, chicken, or tofu. Toss well and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the Ube Crema:
- In a blender or food processor, combine ube, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey, and salt. Blend until smooth and vibrant purple. Refrigerate until serving.
- Cook the Protein:
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook marinated protein for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Warm the Base:
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. For bowls, fluff cooked rice.
- Assemble:
- For tacos, spread ube crema onto each tortilla, add protein, then top with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, layer rice with toppings and drizzle with ube crema.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, letting everyone build their own tacos or bowls as desired.
Pin My family loves setting up a taco night with these fusion bowls, competing to make the most colorful and creative combinations. It's an easy way to bring everyone together at the table.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, skillet or grill pan, blender or food processor, cutting board, knife, tongs or spatula.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (tortillas, soy sauce), dairy (crema), and soy (soy sauce, gochujang). Use gluten-free tortillas/tamari and coconut yogurt for dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 470 calories, 15 g fat, 60 g carbohydrates, 22 g protein.
Pin Let guests mix and match flavors to suit their tastes. These tacos are just as great for weeknight dinners as festive gatherings.
