# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or chicken thighs, thinly sliced, or firm tofu for vegetarian adaptation
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, substitute with cooked sweet potato for color
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
21 - or 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice for bowls
# Method Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang. Add sliced beef, chicken, or tofu and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine cooked ube, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and vivid in color. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated protein and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning as necessary, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave until pliable and slightly toasted. For bowl preparation, fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
05 - To construct tacos, spread ube crema over each tortilla, layer with protein, and garnish with kimchi, cabbage, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pickled onions. For bowls, arrange rice in serving dish, add toppings, and drizzle ube crema over the top.
06 - Present assembled tacos or bowls immediately, allowing each guest to personalize their serving with desired toppings.
