The kam lu wantán is one of the most popular and delicious dishes of Chifa cuisine in Peru. It features a sweet and sour flavor combination that truly makes it exquisite. It is prepared with a mix of meats, fruits, and vegetables that are soaked in a delicious tamarind sauce.
This is a signature dish of Chifa cuisine, merging flavors from Chinese and Peruvian gastronomy.
It has a long history that dates back to the arrival of Chinese immigrants in the country. We hope you enjoy it and share it with family to the fullest!
Kam lu wantán
Ingredients
200 grams of Ground pork
200 grams of Chopped chicken
200 grams of Cut chicken breast
100 grams of Fresh cleaned shrimp
6 Green onions
1 Red bell pepper
1 tablespoon of Chopped garlic
3 tablespoons of Chopped chuno
1 Wonton pasta package
3 tablespoons of Ketchup
2 tablespoons of White vinegar
2 tablespoons of Ground ginger
1 teaspoon of Sillao (soy sauce)
¼ cup of Pineapple slices in syrup
¼ cup of Canned peaches in syrup, chopped
1 cup of Holantao (a type of chinese sweet paste)
Chinese cinnamon
Olive oil
Cooking oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : In a bowl, place the pork and chicken meats and season with salt, pepper, ginger, green onions, chopped chuno, and sesame oil.
Step 2 : Then, fill the wonton dough with the mixture and fry in abundant hot oil.
Step 3 : For the tamarind sauce, cook ketchup with vinegar in a pot, add ground ginger, water, and a touch of sugar.
Step 4 : Bring to a boil and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
Step 5 : Set aside.
Step 6 : In another bowl, place the chicken breast pieces and season with soy sauce, Chinese cinnamon, and sesame oil.
Step 7 : Fry in a skillet with hot oil until golden.
Step 8 : Set aside.
Step 9 : In the same skillet, sauté some garlic and shrimp for 2 minutes.
Step 10 : Then, add the chicken, fruits, and tamarind sauce, mixing well.
Step 11 : Finally, serve the dish accompanied by the wantans and garnish with sesame seeds.
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