Peruvian Chaufa (AKA Fried) Rice

by Walther Adrianzen

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Low Sugar



High Protein



Nut Free

For Peru’s take on traditional Chinese fried rice, Chef Walther starts with fragrant long-grain Jasmine rice, then tosses it with nutty toasted sesame oil, savory soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then folds in egg and fresh green onions, peas, corn kernels, and strips of sweet red bell pepper. Then he tops it with a slices of juicy grilled chicken thigh garnished with black sesame seeds. The accompanying Chijaukay-Style Sauce opens a window into Peru’s multi-cultural past: The blend of garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth arrived with 19th-century Cantonese immigrants, and has become a mainstay of the country’s cuisine. Pour it over the whole dish to add sweet-savory flavor, and enjoy a familiar favorite in a whole new light.

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