Arroz chaufa facts for kids
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Arroz Chaufa with beef
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| Alternative names | Cocina Nikkei comida china fried rice |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Peru |
| Associated national cuisine | Chifa |
| Serving temperature | hot |
| Main ingredients | Rice, egg, soy sauce, Chinese onions |
| Ingredients generally used | Chilli peppers |
| Variations | Pork, beef, chicken, or shrimp |
Arroz chaufa is a super yummy fried rice dish from Peru. It's also sometimes called Arroz de chaufa, which means "Chinese rice." This dish mixes fried rice with different vegetables, like green onions and eggs. It also includes meat, such as pork, beef, chicken, or shrimp. Everything is cooked super fast in a hot pan called a wok, usually with soy sauce and oil.
Arroz chaufa is a great example of "chifa" food. Chifa is a special kind of cooking that mixes Chinese cuisine with Peruvian flavors. It was created by Chinese immigrants who moved to Peru a long time ago. For the best taste, people often use Dark soy sauce in this Peruvian fried rice. Someone who is really good at making chaufa is called a chaufero.
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What "Chaufa" Means
The word "chaufa" comes from a Chinese word, "chaofan." In Chinese, "chaofan" (炒饭) simply means "stir-fried rice." So, the name of the dish tells you exactly what it is!
Different Kinds of Arroz Chaufa
There are many fun ways to make Arroz chaufa! People often change the ingredients to create new flavors.
Amazonian Chaufa
One special type is called chaufa amazónico. This version uses ingredients from the Amazon rainforest in Peru. It often has cecina, which is a kind of salted, dried meat. It also includes maduros, which are sweet, fried plantains.
Common Ingredients
Most Arroz chaufa dishes include cebollita china, which are spring onions. But besides that, you can find many other things in your chaufa:
- Arroz chaufa with chicken
- Arroz chaufa with beef
- Arroz chaufa with pork
- Arroz chaufa with duck
- Arroz chaufa with seafood
- Arroz chaufa with fish
- Arroz chaufa with jerky (dried meat)
Unique Combinations
Sometimes, people get really creative!
- Arroz chaufa "airport" is a mix of Arroz chaufa and another chifa dish called Tallarín Saltado, all on the same plate. It's like getting two meals in one!
- You might even find Arroz chaufa made with unusual meats like alligator or lizard in some places.
- Some versions replace rice with quinoa or a type of wheat. Others mix rice with noodles.
Arroz chaufa is usually served with extra soy sauce or a creamy sauce made from aji (Peruvian chili peppers).
See also
In Spanish: Arroz chaufa para niños
