PERUVIAN FRIED  RICE

(ARROZ CHAUFA)

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Arroz Chaufa is not your average fried rice. It is Peruvian-style fried rice featuring chicken, peppers, onions, eggs, rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and many other tasty ingredients.

History Of Arroz Chaufa

Arroz Chaufa is steeped in Chinese tradition. After slavery was abolished in Peru during the 19th century, plantation owners and managers in the Guano industry needed cheap labor.

WHICH RICE IS BEST FOR FRIED RICE?

Ideally, Chinese-style medium grain rice is the best for Peruvian Fried Rice.

When it comes to fried rice, rice that has been rinsed thoroughly before cooking and chilled in the refrigerator for at least 10 hours or overnight works well.

CAN I USE FRESHLY COOKED RICE TO MAKE FRIED RICE?

You can easily store the Peruvian Fried Rice in the fridge or freezer. If you’re looking to refrigerate the rice, put it in an airtight container and store up to 4 days.

HOW TO STORE ARROZ CHAUFA

HOW MANY CALORIES DOES PERUVIAN FRIED RICE HAVE IN IT?

One portion of Peruvian Fried Rice contains around 311 calories.

TIPS AND TRICKS

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It’s best to have everything pre-chopped and pre-measured.

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When preparing the rice for Arroz Chaufa, it’s best to cook it a few hours before or a day in advance.

Do not add the ginger to the soy sauce.

CAN I USE BROWN RICE WHILE MAKING FRIED RICE?

You can use ready-to-serve brown rice as that will cook faster and much easier without burning any of the onions or base ingredients.

WHAT SAUCE CAN I USE INSTEAD OF SOY SAUCE IN FRIED RICE?

Worcestershire sauce, Miso sauce, or even Coconut Aminos will work great in this recipe.

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