# What You'll Need:
→ 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 packed brown sugar
05 - 2 garlic cloves, 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 (may substitute with sweet potato)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (use coconut yogurt for vegan adaptation)
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
12 - Pinch of Kosher salt
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup kimchi, drained and chopped
14 - 1 cup shredded cabbage (red or green)
15 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 1 jalapeño pepper, 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)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang in a large mixing bowl. Add thinly sliced beef, chicken, or tofu, stirring thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - Blend cooked ube, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt in a blender or food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth and deeply colored. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated protein, cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate and keep warm.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. For bowls, gently fluff the warm rice with a fork.
05 - To serve tacos, spread ube crema onto each warm tortilla, add cooked protein, then top with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled red onions. For bowls, layer rice with protein and toppings, then drizzle with ube crema.
06 - Present immediately, allowing diners to customize tacos or bowls with their preferred toppings.
