HOW TO MAKE ARROZ CHAUFA OR PERUVIAN FRIED RICE | Peruvian-chinese fusion

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and remain juicy when cooked.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled egg substitute

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir to combine.

Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well to coat the rice evenly.

Push the rice to one side of the skillet and crack eggs into the empty space.

Scramble the eggs until just set, then mix into the rice.

Add peas and diced carrots, stirring until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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