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Dominican-Style Chofan

Cultural Context

Chofan, a Dominican take on fried rice, reflects the island's rich culinary tapestry influenced by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. This dish combines local ingredients with Asian cooking techniques, creating a vibrant and hearty meal. Today, Chofan is a beloved comfort food in many Dominican households, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the fusion of cultures.

DominicanDOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup Thai rice Berry
1 and 1/3 cup water
olive oil
moo Citrus seasoning
chicken wings
ghee
Dominican salami
onion
garlic
fresh ginger
frozen mixed peas
carrots
corn
eggs
maduros
peeled and deveined shrimp
soy sauce
green onions
cilantro

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often cheaper.

1

Cook the Thai rice Berry the night before and let it cool in the fridge.

2

Add 1 and 1/3 cup of water for every 1 cup of Thai rice Berry in a rice cooker set to the brown rice setting.

3

Bake chicken wings tossed with olive oil and moo Citrus seasoning at 350°F until done.

4

Gather all ingredients and wash the vegetables.

5

Chop green onions and cilantro, mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger.

6

Dice the Dominican salami.

7

Scramble the eggs in a separate bowl.

8

Dice cooked and frozen Maduros and crisp them in an air fryer.

9

Marinate peeled and deveined shrimp in soy sauce.

10

Measure out frozen mixed peas, carrots, and corn in a bowl.

11

Heat a large wok or skillet over medium heat with ghee.

12

Scramble the eggs and set aside once cooked.

13

Cook diced salami in ghee until browned, then add diced onions and stir-fry for 5 minutes.

14

Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-fry for 3 minutes.

15

Add frozen mixed vegetables and stir-fry until thawed.

16

Make space in the middle to cook the shrimp until cooked through.

17

Add scrambled eggs, Maduros, and Thai rice Berry, then add soy sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

18

Mix in chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large wokrice cookerair fryerbaking traycutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Chofan DominicanoDominican Fried Rice

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