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Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Style Fried Rice)

Chef Rama
  • Serves: 6
  • Preparation: 10
  • Cooking: 10
  • Ready: 20

This is a delicious meat-free version of fried rice dish, common in Peruvian households.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 bunch of spring onions (scallions)
  • 1 block tofu, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 cup of soy meat, mince or chunks (soy protein) or you can use veggie hot dogs, sliced
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Method

Dehydrate the soy meat with hot water for about 10 minutes, then wash and squeeze it.

Fry the ginger and crushed garlic in a wok, after that add the soy meat and the tofu and fry for 5 to 7 minutes.

Add soy sauce, spring onion and red pepper (sauté for a minute).

Add the cooked rice, stir and add more soy sauce and finally add a few drops of sesame oil. Add salt to taste.

 

Additonal notes

Recipe courtesy of Chef Rama. More delicious meat-free recipes can be found at  http://www.cheframa.net.

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