Peruvian Fried Rice (Arroz Chaufa)
Arroz Chaufa is Peruvian’s version of Chinese fried rice. It is influenced by the influx of Chinese immigrants to Peru. Peru’s fried rice version consists of rice, red bell peppers, green onions, red onions, garlic, soy sauce, scrambled eggs chicken and a dash of sesame oil, ginger, and cumin. Amazingly delicious and you probably already have all the ingredients to make this!
This post is long overdue. like months overdue. I came up with this recipe after ordering Peruvian food way too much! I was in love with their Arozz Chaufa/Peruvian fried rice. It really didn’t occur to me to make my own fried rice until after like a million orders later. I could clearly see that there were peppers, green onions, eggs, and chicken in the Peruvian fried rice we used to always order. I could taste a hint of ginger, cumin, sesame oil and soy sauce. I also tasted onions, garlic, and cumin. I did a little research on Peruvian fried rice to see if the ingredients that I tasted was accurate. Thing is, Peruvian fried rice varies but a lot of the recipes I saw mentioned the same exact ingredients! I knew my taste buds wouldn’t let me down.
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Do you see all that deliciousness! This recipe is so flavorful and good! The first time I attempted to make Peruvian fried rice, I thought I would need four cups of rice but it ended up being too much and not enough egg. I only needed about 2 cups of rice. I like my fried rice to have a good amount of egg, so I settle for 5 eggs. Also, I am not a fan of a lot of soy sauce. I could tell the Peruvian restaurant I gave all my money to, didn’t use a lot of soy sauce either. I can usually tell when it’s too much. For this recipe, I only used 1/8 cup of soy sauce (the low sodium kind).
Arroz Chaufa is a super easy recipe to make and as I mentioned earlier, you probably have all the ingredients. The only con is that it requires a bit of prep work. However, if you want to prepare this a bit faster, keep reading below.
Preparations tips:
This recipe moves pretty fast so get all of your veggies diced and minces and in order.
Skinless chicken thighs is the preferred choice. They are full of flavor and they will taste amazing in this dish. If all you have is chicken breast, feel free to use that too.
If you want to save time, use prepackaged already diced peppers, garlic, and onion.
Mix all these ingredients together in a small bowl: Soy sauce, sesame oil, a pinch or two of sugar, couple pinches of cumin, ground ginger. If you prefer to use fresh. I would use 1 tablespoon. Do not add fresh ginger to the soy sauce mixture. We will be cooking the ginger for the rest of the veggies.
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Peruvian Fried Rice (Arroz Chaufa)
Ingredients
- 2 cups boneless/skinless chicken thighs diced into 1/2 inch cubes or chicken breast
- 5 eggs scrambled and then roughly chopped
- 2 1/2 cups cold cooked white rice Cook the rice in chicken broth or chicken base like Better than Bouillon instead of water
- 1/2 cup onions diced small
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 whole red bell pepper diced I diced mine into small pieces
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions plus the white parts
- salt and pepper for taste
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Soy sauce mix
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 2 pinches cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (only add it if you are not using fresh ginger) if using fresh, use 1 tablespoon and cook it with the fresh veggies
- 1 pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the red bell peppers and onions. Saute until softened, about 6 minutes. Right before they peppers and onions are done add the fresh ginger ( if using fresh ginger) and green onions, Saute for a min. Add the chicken and carefully mix well and cook for a couple minutes or until cooked through.
- Add half the rice. Mix well then add the rest of the rice. Mix well. Add the soy sauce mixture. Mix well then add the chopped scrambled eggs. Toss. Season with salt and pepper.*See notes
Notes
- This recipe moves pretty fast so get all of your veggies diced and minces and in order.
- Skinless chicken thighs is the preferred choice. They are full of flavor and they will taste amazing in this dish. If all you have is chicken breast, feel free do use that too.
- If you want to save time, use prepackaged already diced peppers, garlic and onion.
- Mix all these ingredients together in a small bowl: Soy sauce, sesame oil, a pinch or two of sugar, couple pinches of cumin, ground ginger. If you prefer to use fresh add 1 tablespoon. Do not add fresh ginger into the soy sauce mixture. We will be cooking the ginger with the rest of the veggies.
I’ve never tried Perufian fried rice, but I love Chinese fried rice and this looks very similar. I love that you cook the rice in broth rather than water! Great way to impart a lot more flavor. I’m pinning this to try very soon.
This one pot Peruvian fried rice looks delicious and filling also. I like that it is similar to Chinese fried rice. Love the addition of cumin and ginger makes is perfect with soy sauce.
That is one gorgeous sounding rice dish! I make something similar with leftovers but have never thought to add scrambled eggs to the mix. Genius!
Thank you so much Elizabeth! I’ve made it without eggs as well and it’s still good!
I never made fried rice, I don’t know what I am waiting for, this recipe looks easy and delicious!
Haha! You are missing out! Thank you!
This sounds and looks fantastic. And I’m sure my kids will love this too. Pinning!
Thanks Amelie!
Oh my gosh, this sounds so good and comforting. Cumin, ginger, chicken, soy…what’s not to love?!
Thank you Michelle!
This is beautiful April! and it’s true, there are so many different ways to make ried rice, even within the same culture. I like the addition of cumin here and very little soy sauce. I’ve never been to Peru or eaten in a Peruvian restaurant, but I like to know that I’m eating an authentic version of a dish if the dish includes a region or culture in the titile. Nice job!
Thanks Catherine! I don’t know what it is about cumin but I love it!
With all due respect April, allow me to reply to Catherine with a little note.
Try to visit a Peruvian restaurant, Catherine, and you may ask for the Chaufa Rice of your preference –chicken, pork, cow meat, and If you like seafood, then you may ask for “Chaufa de Mariscos” you may find a delicious surprise.
Peruvian cuisine for the gastronomic world is a creole cuisine, mixtures of ancient Inca’s cuisine and different other cuisines carried in by migrants from all over the world.
Each country on the American Continent and the Caribean has their particular creole cuisine, and each dish has a particular impact on the palate of the visitor. Peru is fortunate to have an extensive mountain range where almost all varieties of food produced in other latitudes are produced, but it also has other products that are only produced in particular microclimates of the Andes Mountains, in the Amazon basin, on the valleys of the coast in front of the Pacific ocean, and in the ocean itself.
The Chaufa fry rise described by April is great. As a matter of fact, I will be preparing Chaufa fry rise with cow and swine meats for a 16 Candles party. I will call my dish April in September.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I like that, April in December 🙂 Jorge, I’m glad you enjoyed my Chaufa recipe and I’m very flattered that you’re going to make it for a party! Hope you have a great weekend!
Totally my kind of food, it’s quick and full of the flavors I love! Will try your recipe!
Mine too! I can’t get enough of it! Thank you Patty!
Amazing recipe! I Love Chinese fried rice a lot but will definitely give this one a try!
Who needs takeout when you can make this at home. Delicious, you know exactly what is in it….and taste SOOOO much better too. This would feed a crowd no problem.
Exactly! Perfect for feeding crowds! It would be great for Potlucks! Thank you!
Wow this looks so good and the perfect holiday season recipe for a busy weeknight. Thanks for sharing!
Love a good fried rice. Love the flavors you have going in this dish. Sounds so nutritious. Nothing beats one pot cooking on busy days for me.
This looks so yummy! Your photos are gorgeous. I need to make this for sure.
Thank you so much Brandi! I think I love this more than typical Chinese takeout fried rice. It’s so darn good!
This sounds delicious and nice and simple, and I love the cumin flavor!
Thank you Enn! I love cumin so much. I need to post my cumin chicken recipe soon.! In this recipe a little goes a long way!.
YUM!! This looks so amazing!!!
As always this looks amazing. I have enjoyed your beautiful photography for some time, yummy!
Thank you so much Tina!