Quinoa Chaufa with Chicken

Prep 15 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 4

Chaufa rice is a favorite dish in many Peruvian homes. Created in chifas–the name given to Chinese restaurants in Peru–this dish is homemade goodness that is very satisfying. After many years of evolution, and give the popularity of Andean grains and seeds, we now have this version made with quinoa, which in my opinion tastes even better and it’s a lot healthier! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

lb chicken fillet, diced

tablespoons soy sauce

tablespoons vegetable oil

eggs, lightly beaten

garlic cloves, chopped

teaspoons ginger, grated

1/2

cup carrot, coarsely grated

1/2

cup celery, finely chopped

1/2

cup string beans, sliced

cups cooked quinoa, cold

green onions chopped (white and green parts)

Directions

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1

Season the diced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or frying pan on medium heat. Add eggs and let cook without scrambling, to make a thin omelet. You can flip it so it can cook on both sides. Transfer to a plate and cut it into strips or squares.
3

In the same wok, heat up 2 tablespoons oil and sauté the chicken until it’s completely cooked but not dry. Remove from the wok and set aside.
4

Heat up the last tablespoon of oil and sauté the garlic and ginger. Add carrots, celery and string beans. Add cooked quinoa and stir until it’s heated thru. Add the remaining soy sauce and finely the cooked chicken, eggs and green onions.
5

Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

For a vegetarian version, leave out the chicken and add more vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
Before serving, add a little sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

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Chaufa rice is a favorite dish in many Peruvian homes. Created in chifas–the name given to Chinese restaurants in Peru–this dish is homemade goodness that is very satisfying. After many years of evolution, and give the popularity of Andean grains and seeds, we now have this version made with quinoa, which in my opinion tastes even better and it’s a lot healthier!