# What you'll need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 ounces beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (substitute with firm tofu for vegetarian options)
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 or ube halaya (substitute with sweet potato for similar color)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (substitute with coconut yogurt for dairy-free or 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)
21 - 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice (for bowls)
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang. Add the sliced protein and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - Place cooked ube, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and vibrantly colored. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Add marinated protein and cook, turning occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes until well-browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave in short intervals until soft and pliable. For bowls, fluff the cooked jasmine or sushi rice with a fork.
05 - To assemble tacos, spread ube crema on each tortilla, layer with cooked protein, then top with kimchi, shredded cabbage, sliced cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, arrange rice as the base, add toppings, and drizzle with ube crema.
06 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to build tacos or bowls to their taste.
