Bistek Wrap

Enjoy the usual Pinoy favorite—this time with a twist. Transform leftover bistek Tagalog by serving it as a wrap. It's an ideal on-the-go meal for busy bees.

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Serves 4 
Prep Time 30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating time 
Cooking Time 15 minutes

juice from 5 calamansi
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 kilo sirloin, sliced thinly into strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
4 to 8 Romaine lettuce leaves
4 medium flour tortillas
1 large white onion, sliced

For the tangy sauce (optional)
all-purpose cream
calamansi juice
a pinch of salt
chopped garlic

1  In a bowl, mix calamansi juice, brown sugar, black pepper, and soy sauce. Add sirloin strips. Marinate for 1 hour.

2  Heat oil in a pan. Add sirloin strips, including marinade, and cook for 5 minutes. Set aside.

3  To assemble: Place 1 or 2 lettuce leaves on top of a flour tortilla. Add sirloin strips. Top with sliced onions. Fold tortilla to make a cone. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients. Serve.

Heating tip: You can heat the tortillas in an oven toaster for 3 minutes.

Storing tip: You can make this ahead of time. Keep rolled chilies in the freezer. Just take out and fry when needed.

Photography by Patrick Martires | Food Preparation by Mira Angeles| Styling By Elaine P. Lim