Arroz Chaufa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Peruvian
Arroz Chaufa
Description
This Arroz Chaufa recipe starts by heating sesame oil in a skillet or wok to cook diced hot dogs, chopped green onions, and bell pepper along with fresh garlic and grated ginger. The ingredients are cooked until aromatic and tender. Beaten eggs are then scrambled on one side of the pan and combined with the vegetables and meats.
Cold pre-cooked rice and shredded cooked chicken are added and fried with the soy sauce until everything is heated through and flavors are blended. The stir-frying approach enhances the texture and integrates savory and slightly smoky flavors from the sesame oil and soy sauce.
This dish serves well as a main meal, combining protein and starch in a single pan with vibrant vegetables. It’s practical for using leftover rice and cooked chicken, offering a quick turnaround to a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs sesame oil
- 1 bunch green onion chopped, (divided into greener and whiter parts
- 1 bell pepper , diced
- 2 hotdog
- 2 egg beaten
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger root , grated
- 1 cup chicken cooked and shredded
- 4 cups rice pre-cooked, cold
- 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Pour sesame oil in the bottom.
- Add hot dogs, onion, and bell pepper. Add garlic and ginger.
- Slide to the side, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs.
- Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetable mix.
- Add the rice and chicken to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour the soy sauce on top. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated through and combined.
- Season with additional salt, if needed, to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 574mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 31.7mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.