Cantonese-style California Burrito

Ingredients

In this Cantonese adaptation of the California Burrito, we incorporate traditional Cantonese flavors and ingredients to create a fusion dish. The original Mexican-American version typically includes ingredients like carne asada, guacamole, cheese, and salsa, while our Cantonese-inspired version features marinated beef, stir-fried vegetables, and aromatic Cantonese seasonings such as soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder. We alse have the original recipe for California Burrito, so you can check it out.

• 300g (10.5 oz) marinated beef strips 300g (10.5 oz) marinated beef strips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup bean sprouts 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 4 large flour tortillas 4 large flour tortillas
• Hoisin sauce, for drizzling Hoisin sauce, for drizzling
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 420 kcal / 1760 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 45g, 5g
• Protein: 32g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2.
   Add the marinated beef strips and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. 3.
   In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. 4.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and five-spice powder. Pour the sauce over the stir-fried vegetables and mix well.
5. 5.
   Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss with the vegetables until everything is well combined and heated through.
6. 6.
   Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
7. 7.
   Place a generous amount of the beef and vegetable filling onto each tortilla. Drizzle with hoisin sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
8. 8.
   Roll up the tortillas tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
9. 9.
   Serve the Cantonese-style California Burritos warm and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Marinated beef strips — If you can't find pre-marinated beef, you can marinate the beef yourself by combining soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a touch of five-spice powder in a bowl. Let the beef marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of chili sauce or Sriracha to the filling.
• Customize your burrito by adding additional toppings such as sliced scallions or shredded lettuce.
• If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute the marinated beef with tofu or tempeh and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Serve the burritos with a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping.
• To make the dish more authentic, consider using Chinese-style pancakes instead of flour tortillas.

Serving advice

Serve the Cantonese-style California Burritos warm, either as a standalone meal or accompanied by a side dish or salad.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, slice the burritos diagonally and arrange them on a platter. Drizzle a little extra hoisin sauce on top and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for an appealing touch.