Peruvian Inspired Fried Rice Recipes

CHAUFA RICE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Whisk the eggs together with a pinch of salt and some ground pepper. Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large frying pan.
• Pour the eggs into the hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the egg pancake over and finish cooking.
• When cooked through, remove the eggs to a plate, coarsely chop, and set aside.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok and add the bell pepper, white parts of the scallion, and ginger. Sauté the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the meat to the wok and sauté for a couple of minutes more, until heated through.
• Add the cooked rice, green parts of the scallions, and the soy sauce and cook, constantly stirring, until everything is well heated.
• Stir in the chopped egg pancake. Serve and enjoy!

PERUVIAN RICE

Steps:

• Wash and drain rice.
• Saute garlic in oil for a minute or two.
• Add water, lemon juice and salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Gradually add rice.
• Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.

BILL'S PERUVIAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Mix vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, paprika, 1 tablespoon cumin, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and chile powder in a large bowl. Add onions and chicken; stir to coat.
• Transfer chicken mixture to a casserole dish.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Combine chicken broth, basmati rice, 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add frozen peas. Cook and stir until bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir peas into the rice. Serve rice alongside chicken.