# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (or 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 (substitute with cooked sweet potato if preferred)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (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 chopped fresh cilantro
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 - Alternatively, 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice for bowls
# Instructions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang until well blended.
02 - Add thinly sliced beef, chicken, or tofu to the marinade, tossing until all pieces are coated. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes to infuse flavors.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine cooked ube, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Blend until a smooth, vibrant mixture forms. Refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated protein and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. For bowls, fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
06 - For tacos, spread a layer of ube crema onto each tortilla, then add cooked protein. Top with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, layer rice in each bowl, arrange toppings as desired, and finish with a drizzle of ube crema.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to customize tacos or bowls with their preferred toppings.
