Peruvian · main
Lomo a la Chorrillana
Lomo a la Chorrillana reads umami 6.4, salinity 4.4 and richness 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Peruvian main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.4 · Salinity 4.4 · Richness 4.3 · Allium 3.8 · Sourness 3.5 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Heat 2.7 · Sweetness 2.3 · Fruity 2.3 · Earthy 2.0 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Herbaceous 1.6 · Citrus 1.4 · Bitterness 1.1 · Floral 0.9 · Nutty 0.7
What's in it (12)
- 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin
- 2 white onions
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 aji amarillo
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 3 cups French fries
- 4 fried eggs
Time & effort: about 35 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 124.3 kcal, 8.2 g protein, 4.5 g fat, 12.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Season beef slices and pan-fry over high heat until browned on both sides.
- In the same pan saute onion, tomato, aji amarillo, and garlic, then deglaze with soy sauce and vinegar.
- Serve the beef topped with the sauce alongside rice, fries, and a fried egg.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.