Arroz chaufa
Peruvian Chinese style fried rice with chicken, egg and spring onion. A good way to use up leftover rice.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok on high. Scramble the eggs for 1 minute, then tip onto a plate.
- 2
Add the remaining oil and the chicken. Stir fry for 5 minutes until golden and cooked.
5 min - 3
Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper and fry for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the cold rice and press it into the pan. Fry for 4 minutes, tossing, until hot and a little crisp.
- 5
Add the tamari, sesame oil, eggs and most of the spring onion. Toss well.
- 6
Serve topped with the rest of the spring onion.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.