If you are looking for an extremely tasty and quick dish, then arroz chaufa is the right choice for you! This popular Peruvian dish is perfect for quick dinner or lunch, as it can be prepared in less than half an hour. Try this recipe and enjoy the flavors of Peru in the comfort of your own home!

Arroz chaufa is a simple and versatile dish that will delight your taste buds. With its rich taste and quick preparation process, it is the ideal choice for any occasion.

Arroz chaufa or chaufa for short is a Peruvian dish, the main ingredient of which is, as the name suggests, rice (arroz). The other main ingredients are garlic, soy sauce and protein (we used vegan hot dog and vegan chicken as a protein source). The preparation is really easy, just boil the rice, then fry it together with the other ingredients and the dish is ready!

One of the best things about chaufa is that it’s easy to make, regardless of your cooking experience. If you are a beginner in the kitchen, you will be impressed by the simplicity of the recipe, which does not require special skills or complicated techniques. However, if you are already an experienced cook, you will appreciate the opportunity to experiment with different ingredients and spices to create your own version of this classic dish.

Tips for the perfect arroz chaufa

• Vegetables: If desired, you can add more vegetables such as carrots, celery or mushrooms. You can also experiment with different types of plant-based protein, such as seitan, tofu or beans.
• Spices: If you like your food spicier, add a little chili or a few drops of hot sauce!

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Recipe

Vegan arroz chaufa

theveganharmony

Peruvian style fried rice.

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Servings 3 portions

Ingredients

  

• 200 g rice
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 200 g vegan "meat" chicken stripes
• 2 vegan hot dogs
• 30 ml soy sauce (2tbsp)
• 1 red pepper

Instructions

 

• Put a teaspoon of oil in a pot, heat it up, add a teaspoon of garlic powder and fry for a few seconds.
• Add water, salt and rice and cook according to the instructions for cooking rice.
• While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a pan and fry the vegan meat and the sliced hot dog in the oil. Then add chopped bell pepper and fry for a few minutes.
• When the rice is cooked, let it rest for a bit for it to dry and the excess water to evaporate and then add it to the pan with the other ingredients.
• Add the soy sauce, mix well and fry for a few more minutes until it's nicely fried.