Quinoa Chaufa

Quinoa Chaufa Recipe

Quinoa Chaufa is a good combination of Andean foods incorporated in a Chinese dish, but to the Peruvian version, the implementation of a pseudocereal dish is a new alternative to try new dishes and flavors.

Quinoa is considered a complete food as well by the amino acids and nutrients it has, so much so that NASA has required it in the diet of astronauts. Also a pseudocereal with high nutritional levels and gluten-free, surpassing traditional cereals, good source of omega 3, 6 and 9.

Do not stay with the desire to prepare Quinoa chaufa, it is an exquisite dish with great nutritional values ​​of Quinoa. Because instead of using a simple carbohydrate such as white rice, we use this wonderful Andean grain that contains, in addition to carbohydrates, protein, fiber and calcium.

gastronomia peruana

If you want to know more:

  • Origin of the Quinoa

  • Benefits of the Quinoa

Preparation data:

  • Cuisine: Peruvian
  • Servings: 2 people
  • Total time: 40 minutes

Quinoa Chaufa Ingredients

  • 300 grams of Quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons ground garlic
  • ½ kg chicken breast pulp
  • 4 units of hot dog
  • 1 red pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • Chinese onion
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • Salt to taste

Quinoa Chaufa Preparation

cebolla china arroz chaufa1ºP: Wash and chop the chicken in cubes, the red pepper and Chinese onion in small squares.

2ºP: Wash and cook Quinoa in a pot with water for 15 minutes and dry. In a bowl beat the eggs and chop the hot dog into slices.

3ºP: In a large pan add vegetable oil, egg, hot dog and fry for 3 minutes. Add the chopped chicken, garlic, red pepper, soy sauce and sauté for 5 more minutes.

4ºP: Add the Quinoa, 1/4 cup of water, the Chinese onion and salt to taste, sauté for 5 minutes, add the olive oil and sauté for 3 more minutes and put out fire.

5ºP: Serve and eat! Bon appetit! It can be accompanied by a delicious purple chicha.

chaufa de quinoa

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