Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)

Ingredientes

• para the Fried Rice:
• 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 0.5 red bell pepper, picado en cubos
• 0.5 green bell pepper, picado en cubos
• 1 pequeño cebolla, picado
• 2 ajo cloves, minced
• 2 green cebollas, sliced (para termina)
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup cooked shredded pollo o camarones
• 0.5 cup cooked sausage o Chinese-style roast cerdo (char siu)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (opcional)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp ground ginger
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• 1 tsp aji amarillo paste (para authentic Peruvian flavor)
• para termina:
• lima wedges
• fresco cilantro (opcional)

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Rice – If using fresco rice, let it cool para at least 30 minutes. Day-old rice works best para stir-frying! 🍚❄️
2. 22️⃣ saltea the Aromatics – calienta vegetable oil in a grande pan o wok over mediano-high calienta. Add cebolla, ajo, y bell peppers, y stir-fry para 2-3 minutes until fragrant. 🧄🧅🔥
3. 33️⃣ Scramble the Eggs – Push the veggies to one side de the pan. Pour in the beaten eggs y let them cocina slightly before scrambling. 🥚✨
4. 44️⃣ Add the Protein – Stir in the shredded pollo, camarones, o roast cerdo, mixing well to combine all flavors. 🍗🦐🔥
5. 55️⃣ Stir-Fry the Rice – Add the rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps con a spatula. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, pimienta negra, y aji amarillo paste. Toss everything together y cocina para 3-5 minutes until well mixed y slightly crispy. 🥢🔥
6. 66️⃣ Final Touches – Stir in green cebollas y adjust seasoning if needed. sirve hot con a side de lima wedges para an extra citrusy kick! 🍋🌿