The BEST and EASY fried rice! (Arroz Chaufa) || Peruvian Food ||

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

cooked shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

Cook rice in a rice maker with oil and a pinch of salt, adding water until it covers the rice

Cook rice al dente; if overcooked, cool in the fridge

Chop vegetables

Prepare omelette by whisking eggs with salt and pepper, then cooking in a skillet with olive oil until set, flipping to cook both sides, and cutting into small cubes

In a wok, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat

Add garlic and ginger, stirring to infuse flavors without burning the garlic

Add smoked sausages and mix quickly

Add yellow or red bell pepper, followed by green pepper and some scallions

Add sesame oil and stir everything together

Add shrimp and fry for a few seconds to infuse flavor

Gradually add rice, mixing with the vegetables, adding more oil if needed

Add remaining scallions, eggs, soy sauce, mushroom sauce, and fish sauce, mixing well

Adjust seasoning with pepper and salt as needed

Serve hot

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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