# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (or firm tofu 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 (purple yam) or ube halaya (or roasted sweet potato)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for vegan)
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1 teaspoon 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 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), or
21 - 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice or sushi rice
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang. Add sliced beef, chicken, or tofu and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - 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 smooth and vibrant in color. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated protein and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. If using rice, fluff thoroughly before serving.
05 - To prepare tacos, spread a spoonful of ube crema on each tortilla. Add cooked protein, then garnish with kimchi, shredded cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, layer rice as the base, arrange toppings, and drizzle with ube crema.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing diners to customize their tacos or bowls to preference.
