Peruvian Lomo Saltado on Bakery Rack

Sizzling strips of beef and onions sit atop a mound of golden french fries on a white ceramic plate. The dish rests directly on the wire grid of a metal bakery cooling rack. Soft tungsten light from a low-hanging bulb casts deep, warm shadows between the wire mesh and the food. Early summer morning stillness fills the space. The beef glistens with oil, against the matte, dusty surface of the rack. Red tomato wedges add a sharp color break against the yellow fries. The metal wires curve under the weight of the plate, creating a geometric pattern beneath the organic shapes of the meal. One fry leans against the plate rim.