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Lomo saltado
Fry or bake the potatoes until crisp. Cook rice.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Lomo saltado take?
40 min all in — 20 min prep, 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 3 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Wok, Baking tray, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce — 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much vinegar?
1 tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Beef → Mushrooms. A vegetarian saltado. Still wants the fries.
Any tips from this recipe?
Ají amarillo paste is the Peruvian heat. A fresh chilli is a stand-in. Do not cover the pan. This is a fry, not a stew.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.