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Lomo saltado
This dish forms a centrepiece of chifa - a fusion of Peruvian and Chinese cuisine birthed by mass immigration into Peru in the late 19th century. Marinated and stir-fried sirloin strips, red peppers, onions and tomatoes are paired with a gluttony of carbs in the form of rice and French fries.