Arroz Chaufa

Name: Arroz Chaufa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, day-old and cold; 300g chicken breast, diced; 3 eggs, beaten; 4 scallions, sliced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; Salt and white pepper

Arroz Chaufa (ah-ROHS CHOW-fah)

Peruvian Fried Rice

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 460 kcal

Peruvian-Chinese fried rice wok-tossed with chicken, scrambled eggs, scallions, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil — chifa at its finest.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 55.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ soy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

wok or large skillet spatula cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large heated plate

Garnishes: scallion curls, sesame seeds

Accompaniments: wonton soup, ají sauce

Ingredients

4 cups cooked jasmine rice, day-old and cold
300g chicken breast, diced
3 eggs, beaten
4 scallions, sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Salt and white pepper

Instructions

1
Heat wok over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tbsp oil, scramble eggs quickly, break into small pieces. Remove.
2
Add remaining oil, stir-fry chicken until cooked through. Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 sec.
3
Add bell pepper, stir-fry 1 min. Add cold rice, pressing against wok to get crispy bits.
4
Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil around the edges. Toss vigorously.
5
Return scrambled eggs, add scallions. Toss 30 more seconds.
6
Serve immediately while still sizzling.

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Did You Know?

Peru has over 6,000 chifas (Chinese-Peruvian restaurants) — more Chinese restaurants per capita than almost any country outside Asia.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wok or large skillet
spatula
cutting board

Garnishing

scallion curls, sesame seeds

Accompaniments

wonton soup, ají sauce

The Story Behind Arroz Chaufa

Arroz chaufa was born from the wave of Chinese immigrants (known as "culíes") who arrived in Peru in the mid-19th century. They adapted fried rice with local ingredients, creating chifa cuisine — a fusion so beloved it became part of everyday Peruvian identity.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: 19th century Chinese-Peruvian fusion

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