# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced (substitute 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 or ube halaya (purple yam, or substitute sweet potato for color)
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (use 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)
21 - or 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice (for bowls)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang in a mixing bowl. Add sliced beef, chicken, or tofu and toss until evenly coated. Allow to 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 until smooth and vividly colored. Refrigerate until required.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated protein for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring as needed, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and flexible. For bowl preparations, fluff jasmine or sushi rice before serving.
05 - Create tacos by spreading ube crema on each tortilla, then layering with protein and toppings: kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, arrange rice in each serving dish, add topped protein and garnishes, and drizzle with ube crema.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to customize their tacos or bowls according to preference.
