Arroz chaufa
Peruvian-Chinese fried rice dish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arroz chaufa,[1] also known as chaufa,[2] is a fried rice dish from Peru. It is part of the Chinese Peruvian cuisine, which is called chifa.[3][4]
.jpg) Arroz chaufa with beef | |
| Alternative names | Cocina nikkei Comida china Fried rice |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Peru |
| Associated 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 consists of a mix of fried rice with vegetables, usually including scallions, eggs, and chicken, quickly cooked at high heat, often in a wok with soy sauce and oil.[3][5] It comes from the Chinese cuisine due to the influx of Chinese immigrants to Peru at the end of the 19th century.[6]
The meats typically used are usually pork, beef, chicken, and shrimp.[citation needed] Dark soy sauce is preferred for use with Peruvian fried rice.[citation needed] A person specialized in the art of making arroz chaufa is known as a chaufero.[7]
Etymology
The word "chaufa" comes from the Chinese word "chaofan" (Traditional Chinese: 炒飯, Simplified Chinese: 炒饭, Pinyin: chǎofàn, Cantonese: Cháau Faahn), literally “(stir) fried rice".[4]
Variations
A variation of arroz chaufa is the chaufa amazónico, a fried rice made with ingredients from the Amazon region in Peru. It typically includes cecina (a salted dried meat) and maduros (sweet plantains).
Besides rice, a common ingredient in most arroz chaufa is the cebollita china (spring onion, Allium fistulosum). It is also possible to adapt the recipe with other grains, like quinoa and wheat.[3] In some regions the rice is replaced with quinoa or pearled wheat while in others, rice is mixed with noodles.
The dish is accompanied by soy sauce and/or an ají-based cream.[7]
Besides this, many other ingredients may be found in the dish:[citation needed]
- Arroz chaufa with chicken
- Arroz chaufa with beef
- Arroz chaufa with pork
- Aeropuerto ("airport"): when the dish includes tallarín saltado, another chifa dish, on the same plate.[8]
- Arroz chaufa "wild"
- Arroz chaufa with duck
- Arroz chaufa with jerky
- Arroz chaufa with seafood
- Arroz chaufa with fish
- Arroz chaufa with alligator or lizard
- Arroz chaufa "special"
- Arroz chaufa "Taypa"
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