Quinoa chaufa recipe

The quinoa chaufa is a variant of the traditional Peruvian rice chaufa. However, arroz chaufa is one of the main accompaniments in a chifa (Peruvian and Chinese fusion restaurant). These were created in Peru as a result of the arrival of Chinese immigrants in the mid-19th century and that is where this mix between Creole cuisine and Chinese cuisine took place. Chaufa rice is made up of: fried rice, sautéed vegetables, (such as: broccoli, holantao, beans and Chinese onion), chicken, tortilla, soy sauce and finally, sesame oil.

One of the characteristics of the preparation is that you need to use a wok, that is, a circular pan where you can cook over high heat and thus achieve a flamed flavor. It should be noted that there are different types of quinoa (red, white and black), but this time we will use white quinoa. Well, if you’re wondering how to make chaufa de quinoa, we want to teach you how to prepare this delicious dish from home. Follow these steps and enjoy this recipe for chaufa con quinoa!

Ingredients to make Quinoa Chaufa:

• 400 grams of white quinoa
• 3 sachets of Chinese onion (chives)
• ½ broccoli
• 17 grams of grated kiln (ginger)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 400 grams of chicken breast
• 1 splash of olive oil
• 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 3 eggs
• 1 red bell pepper
• 80 grams of holantao

How to make Quinoa Chaufa:

1. To start with the quinoa chaufa recipe, you must wash the quinoa and cook it in a pot for 10 minutes. Add 1 dried bay leaf and reserve in a strainer.
2. Chop the white part of the chives finely and cut the garlic into small pieces.
3. Cut the chicken breast into small cubes.
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5. Beat the 3 eggs with a pinch of salt and cook the tortilla in a hot skillet. Then cut it into small squares and reserve.
6. Cut the broccoli and cook in a small pot about 15 minutes. It is important that you have three-quarter cooking. Booking.
7. Cut the pepper into small squares and also the holantao into strips.
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9. In a wok or large hot pan, cook the chicken until it is cooked, it is important that it is not dry. Finally you must season.
10. In the same wok add a splash of oil. Fry the ginger, the white part of the chives and the garlic. Add the vegetables (holantao, bell pepper and broccoli) and sauté.
11. Slowly add the quinoa and sauté. Add the soy sauce and also the oyster sauce. Add the egg omelet, in addition to the chicken and the green part of the chives. Serve hot.

Information to keep in mind

Quinoa is a very complete cereal, it provides proteins, minerals, calcium, vitamins and phosphorus. It has a high fiber content, so it provides a feeling of satiety. Quinoa is found in different presentations such as: flour, nutritional supplements and ice cream. We want to point out that it is very important to wash the quinoa well since sapiens (toxins) are found in the grain that cause a bitter taste.