Peruvian fried rice (arroz chaufa)

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Peruvian fried rice (arroz chaufa)

Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Peruvian
Servings
4
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min

Arroz Chaufa is Peru’s take on fried rice—wok-fried jasmine rice with juicy chicken, ginger, cumin, and a splash of soy. Quick, tasty, and perfect for using up leftovers

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (400g) cooked cold jasmine rice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 spring onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • 300g (10½ ounces) chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely diced
  • thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely sliced
  • 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 tbsp neutral-flavoured oil (e.g., vegetable or sunflower oil)

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Nutrition

Nutrition

Serving Size
1 serving
Calories
per serving
695
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
70 grams
Protein
31 grams
Fat
32 grams
Saturated Fat
6 grams
Fiber
3 grams
Sugar
4 grams
Sodium
1110 milligrams
Cholesterol
150 milligrams
Potassium
590 milligrams

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