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Arroz chaufa is something that I never knew I needed...until I tried it. Peruvian food was not something I grew up eating, so when I was introduced to it by my Peruvian sorority sister, Jackie, I had no idea what to expect. I soon discovered that Peruvian food is eclectic and has been heavily influenced by both its native people (such as the Quechua), as well as by various cultures that have immigrated over centuries.
Arroz chaufa is a chifa style dish, which refers to dishes that are influenced by Chinese immigration to Peru in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chifa is culinary tradition based on Chinese Cantonese elements fused with traditional Peruvian ingredients and traditions. The term chifa is also used to describe a restaurant where this type of food is served. Chinese-Peruvian food has become one of the most popular types of food in Peru; there are thousands of Chifa restaurants across all districts of Lima and many more throughout other cities of Peru, with sometimes multiple independent restaurants operating in close proximity on a single city block.
Arroz chaufa is a fried rice dish that makes for delicious and fast meal, and it's a fantastic way to use leftover protein. Leftover pork, chicken, steak, seafood and even hot dogs are a typical addition to this dish. To make this dish even fast, I always keep some Minute Ready to Serve Whole Grain Brown Rice in my pantry. I don't know about you, but I rarely have time to sit around and wait for a pot of brown rice to cook for 30-40 minutes. With Minute Ready to Serve Whole Grain Brown Rice, I have fully cooked rice, ready to serve in ONLY 60 seconds!
Minute Ready Brown Rice has the nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture characteristic of brown rice, is 100% Whole Grain, Gluten free and contains no preservatives. One serving (1 cup) contains 57g of whole grains (more than the targeted 48g per day), so it's a great complex carbohydrate source. The cups and film are BPA Free, so you can feel good that you're feeding your family something wholesome, that's also quick and easy. Minute Ready is available in many varieties, including the Minute Ready to Serve Whole Grain Brown Rice and Minute Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa, so pick some up today!
Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve.