Tallarin Saltado

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 2 tsp kosher salt – for boiling water
• 1 pounds beef sirloin – thinly sliced against the grain
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp ají amarillo paste (jarred)
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 0.25 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 0.5 cup water
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic – minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger – finely minced
• 1 red onion – cut into thick wedges
• 2 tomatoes – cored and cut into wedges
• 4 scallions – cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.5 cup cilantro – roughly chopped
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the kosher salt and spaghetti, and cook until just shy of al dente, about 1 minute less than package time. Drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, red wine vinegar, ají amarillo paste, granulated sugar, ground cumin, ground black pepper, cornstarch, and water until smooth; set the sauce aside.
3. Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear without moving for 1 minute, then stir-fry until browned at the edges and just cooked through, 2–3 minutes total. Transfer the beef to a plate.
4. Add another 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, 10–15 seconds. Add the red onion and stir-fry until edges are lightly charred but still crisp, 1–2 minutes.
5. Return the beef and any juices to the wok. Add the tomatoes and scallions and toss just until the tomatoes begin to soften, 30–45 seconds.
6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the wok. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the noodles. Stir-fry, tossing vigorously, until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles and everything is hot, 1–2 minutes. The noodles should be glossy and lightly sauced.
7. Turn off the heat. Drizzle in the toasted sesame oil and add the cilantro; toss to combine. Serve immediately while hot.