Best Peruvian Arroz Chaufa Recipes

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CHAUFA RICE



Chaufa Rice image

Arroz chaufa is the perfect quick supper dish, and a great way to use leftover rice. Make it with leftover roast chicken, roast pork, or vegetables.

Provided by Marian Blazes

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
Salt and pepper (to taste)
4 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame), divided
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch scallions (whites and greens separated), sliced
1 tablespoon peeled and chopped fresh ginger
1 cup cooked chicken (or shredded pork, or 3 hot dog), thinly sliced
4 cups cooked rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Whisk the eggs together with a pinch of salt and some ground pepper. Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large frying pan.
  • Pour the eggs into the hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the egg pancake over and finish cooking.
  • When cooked through, remove the eggs to a plate, coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok and add the bell pepper, white parts of the scallion, and ginger. Sauté the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the meat to the wok and sauté for a couple of minutes more, until heated through.
  • Add the cooked rice, green parts of the scallions, and the soy sauce and cook, constantly stirring, until everything is well heated.
  • Stir in the chopped egg pancake. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 532 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ARROZ CHAUFA PERUANO RECIPE



Arroz Chaufa Peruano Recipe image

Arroz Chaufa de Pollo is Peruvian Fried Rice made with leftover rice, chicken, eggs, onions, and bell peppers. It gets its amazing flavor from a combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and cumin.

Provided by Alexa Blay

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper (diced, see notes)
1/2 medium yellow onion (diced, see notes)
1 large cooked boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1/4" cubes)
1 bunch green onions (thinly sliced, green and white parts divided)
4 medium cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 Tablespoons ginger paste
3 cups cooked white rice (cold)
2 Tablespoons soy sauce (or certified gluten free Tamari if you eat gluten free)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
5 eggs (scrambled and chopped - cooked with salt and pepper to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add in the red bell pepper and onion. Saute until the onion is starting to turn translucent (about 4 - 5 minutes). Add in the cooked chicken and saute with the peppers and onions until the chicken has warmed through (about 2 minutes). Add in the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger, and saute until aromatic (about 30 seconds - 1 minute).
  • Add in half of the rice, and stir to mix with the vegetables and chicken. Pour in the Tamari, sesame oil, and cumin. Stir to combine. Add in the remaining rice, and stir.
  • Taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked eggs and the majority of the green parts of the green onions in and gently stir to mix into the rice.
  • Serve hot. Sprinkle with the remaining green onions as garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Fat 10.7 grams fat, Fiber 1.1 grams fiber, Protein 15.5 grams protein, ServingSize 1/6, Sugar 2.1 grams sugar

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