Arroz Chaufa Vegetal (Vegetable “Chaufa” Rice)

The word “chaufa” is derived from the Chinese and means “eating rice.” This is Chinese-style fried rice with a Peruvian twist.

• 2 quantities of Rice with White Corn (without the corn)
• 3/4 oz. baby carrots, coarsely chopped
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon peeled and very finely chopped fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon very finely chopped garlic
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 
bite-size pieces
• 1 1/2 oz. drained hearts of palm from a jar or can, sliced into rings
• 1 1/2 oz. cherry tomatoes, skinned
• 2 shallots, cut into quarters
• 9 oz. baby radish
• 2 kale leaves
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Fine sea salt


To garnish

• 2 Bahuaja (Brazil) nuts, 
shelled and grated
• Huancaina Sauce

1.  Prepare rice. Set aside.

2.  Parboil the carrots for 3 minutes, then remove and 
set aside.

3.  Heat the canola oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat and stir-fry the ginger and garlic for 
a few seconds.

4.  Add the carrots, red pepper, hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, shallots, radish, and kale leaves and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes.

5.  Add 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce and sauté for 1 minute.

6.  Add the cooked rice, stir, and then add the remaining tablespoon of soy sauce and the sesame oil. Season to taste with salt.

7.  Garnish the rice with the grated nuts and drops of Huancaina Sauce.