Dominican Chofan (Fried Rice)

Name: Dominican Chofan (Fried Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice 🍚 (best if chilled overnight); 2 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️; 2 eggs, beaten 🥚🥚; 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped 🍗; 1/2 cup ham, diced (optional) 🟪; 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped (red/green) 🫑; 1/2 cup onions, diced 🧅; 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄; 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded (optional for crunch) 🥬; 1/4 cup soy sauce (or to taste) 🍜; 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but flavorful) 🌿; Salt and pepper to taste 🧂; Green onions, sliced (for garnish) 🌱

Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 min

Story

Don Luis chuckled as he tossed rice high into the air from his well-worn wok. “You know,” he told his grandson, “this isn’t just fried rice—it’s *Chofán*!” A fusion dish born from Dominican kitchens and Chinese flavors, Chofán became a neighborhood favorite because it brought people together. “Leftover rice never had it so good,” he winked, slipping in tender chicken, eggs, and a splash of soy sauce.

Ingredients

4 cups cooked white rice 🍚 (best if chilled overnight)
2 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️
2 eggs, beaten 🥚🥚
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped 🍗
0.5 cup ham, diced (optional) 🟪
0.5 cup bell peppers, chopped (red/green) 🫑
0.5 cup onions, diced 🧅
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
0.5 cup cabbage, shredded (optional for crunch) 🥬
0.25 cup soy sauce (or to taste) 🍜
1 tsp sesame oil (optional but flavorful) 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Green onions, sliced (for garnish) 🌱

Instructions

1Scramble the eggs: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs and scramble until just cooked. Remove and set aside. 🍳
2Sauté the veggies: Add the remaining oil, toss in garlic, onions, bell peppers, and cabbage. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
3Add proteins: Mix in the chicken and ham. Stir-fry until heated through. 🔥
4Add rice: Stir in the rice, breaking up any clumps. Let it fry for a few minutes so it gets slightly crispy. 🔄
5Flavor time: Return the eggs to the pan, pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together until evenly coated. 👌
6Taste and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions. Serve hot! 🍽️

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