Peruvian Fried Rice

Course: Main DishCuisine: Peruvian

Servings

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Peruvian Fried Rice, or "Arroz Chaufa," is a delicious fusion of Chinese and Peruvian flavors. This popular dish features sautéed green onions, garlic, ginger, diced chicken, Chinese sausage, snow peas, and soy sprouts, all mixed with cold-cooked white rice and scrambled eggs. Seasoned with low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it perfectly embodies Peru's rich culinary heritage, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup green onions, sliced (separate white from green part)
1 Tbsp garlic paste or minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated, paste, or finely chopped
2 cups boneless/skinless chicken thighs diced into ½ inch cubes or chicken breast
1/2 cup sliced Chinese sausage
1 cup snow peas, thinly sliced
1 cup soy sprouts
4 cups Cold-cooked white rice
4 eggs scrambled and then roughly chopped
1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 Tbsp sesame oil

Directions

Heat a wok or skillet over high heat, and when it´s very hot, add vegetable oil.
Sauté the white part of the green onions, and add ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the chicken, carefully mix well, and cook for a couple minutes or until cooked through.
Add Chinese sausage and mix for one minute.
Add snow peas and soy sprouts. Incorporate the rice and stir quickly.
Mix well, then add the chopped scrambled eggs.
Season with soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

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"Arroz Chaufa" is one of the most popular Peruvian dishes and is a fusion of Chinese and Peruvian culinary influences.

Peruvian Fried Rice

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