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Fry the potato strips until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with a pinch of salt. Keep warm.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat oil to 350°F","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Season the beef strips with salt and black pepper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Season the beef strips","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large wok or heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over very high heat until smoking. Add the beef in batches and sear quickly until browned on the outside but still tender. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat 2 tablespoons of oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In the same pan, add the red onion and aji amarillo chili. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the onion is slightly softened but still crisp.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the red onion and aji amarillo chili","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and stir-fry for another minute until they just begin to soften.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the minced garlic and sauté","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Return the beef and its juices to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce and red wine vinegar. Toss everything together for 1 minute to combine the flavors.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the beef and its juices","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Turn off the heat. Gently fold in the fried potatoes and half of the chopped cilantro.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Serve immediately with white rice, garnished with the remaining cilantro.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve immediately with white rice, garnished","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best results, sear the beef in small batches over extremely high heat to get a smoky 'wok hei' flavor. Use a waxy potato like Yukon Gold or a starchy Russet for the fries to ensure they hold their shape.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Peruvian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["stirFry","fry"],"equipment":["Wok or large heavy skillet","Deep fryer or deep pan","Chef's knife","Tongs"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy","wheat"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions served with rice"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The beef can be marinated in the soy sauce and vinegar for up to 2 hours. However, the dish must be assembled and served immediately to keep the fries crispy."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container. 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