My husband was the one who first introduced me to Arroz Chaufa, over ten years ago! He fell in love with Peruvian food while living in South America and Arroz Chaufa was one of his favorites. I will not claim this recipe as authentic, as I created it purely based off of his memory of what he enjoyed in it. I’ve found it’s one I like to adapt each time we make it to use up leftover produce or protein we have needing to be used in the fridge.
What is Arroz Chaufa?
Arroz chaufa or arroz de chaufa means Chinese rice. It’s a Peruvian dish that was introduced by Chinese Peruvians who had immigrated to Peru between the 1960’s to late 1990’s. Dishes like arroz chaufa that are a combination of Chinese and Peruvian cuisines are referred to as Chifa.
Ingredients in Arroz Chaufa:
pre-cooked ricehot dogschickengreen onionbell peppereggsgarlicginger rootsoy sauce sesame oil
How to make Arroz Chaufa:
Pro-Tip:
Be sure to use leftover cold rice! If you try to use hot cooked rice it will end up being mushy and gloopy. If you don’t already have leftover rice to use then try this: Cook rice and pour it out onto a baking sheet when it’s done. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to allow the rice to cool completely.
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