# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (alternatively use firm tofu for vegetarian option)
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp grated ginger
07 - 1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
→ Ube Crema
08 - 1/3 cup cooked ube or ube halaya (substitute with sweet potato for color if needed)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for vegan use coconut yogurt)
10 - 1 tbsp lime juice
11 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped
14 - 1 cup shredded cabbage (red or green)
15 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
17 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 2 tbsp 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)
# Instructions:
01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang in a mixing bowl. Add thinly sliced beef, chicken, or tofu. Toss thoroughly to coat, then marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - Blend cooked ube, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey, and salt in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth and vividly colored. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Add marinated protein and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and fully cooked. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
04 - Soften tortillas by heating them in a dry skillet or microwave. For rice bowls, fluff the cooked jasmine or sushi rice with a fork.
05 - For tacos, spread ube crema on each tortilla, layer with cooked protein, and finish with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, arrange rice as the base, then top with desired ingredients and drizzle with ube crema.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to customize tacos or bowls with their choice of toppings.
