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Aeropuerto

Steamy, wok-tossed, and unmistakably Chifa: rice, noodles, and chicken come together with soy sauce and oyster sauce. Egg ribbons, bean sprouts, and scallions add fresh texture so it never turns heavy. A high-heat dish, straight to the table.

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Peruvian Duck Aguadito

Green, brothy, and deep, with browned duck, bold cilantro, and rice for body. Dark beer adds a gentle bitter edge, while chicken stock rounds out the broth. A spoon dish with stew-like character.

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Fish Aguadito

Peruvian green fish aguadito: a thick, comforting soup built on a sauté of **onion**, **garlic**, and **ají amarillo**, with its vivid color coming from blended **cilantro**. It combines **rice**, **potato**, **corn**, and **peas** in **fish stock**, with a splash of **beer** to round out the base. The fish goes in at the end so it stays **tender**, then it is finished with **lime** and thin **ají limo** slices for freshness.

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Peruvian Arroz A La Cubana

Homestyle, direct, and complete: garlic rice, fried egg, and golden ripe plantain. Its charm is the contrast between gentle rice, runny yolk, and caramelized sweetness. A Peruvian lunch plate with no tomato sauce and no weird detours.

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Peruvian Garden Rice

Fluffy, **grain-separated** rice seasoned with **ají amarillo** and **turmeric**, packed with tender vegetables and real color. It’s a classic Peruvian side that boosts any plate without stealing the spotlight. When the grains stay loose and aromatic, you nailed it.

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Amazonian Chaufa Rice

Smoky, intense and hot from the wok, with fluffy rice, cecina and Amazonian chorizo. Ginger and sweet chili lift the stir-fry; bellaco plantain finishes it with a sweet-savory hit. Jungle-style chaufa, direct and bold.

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Classic Peruvian Chaufa Rice

Savory, loose-grained and unmistakably chifa from the wok. The rice gets its gloss from soy sauce, browned chicken and scallions, without turning wet or heavy. Direct, flavorful and properly stir-fried.

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Beef Chaufa Fried Rice

Steamy, wok-tossed, and unmistakably Chifa, with browned beef, loose rice, and a deep soy hit. Scallions, ginger, and sesame oil lift the finish without covering the wok flavor. Direct, savory, and served hot.

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Pork Chaufa Fried Rice

Loose rice, golden pork belly, and that Chifa wok aroma. Soy sauce, ginger, and scallions make the chaufa hot, savory, and properly glossy. Fast, smoky, and meant to be served right away.

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Seafood Arroz Chaufa

Dark, wok-tossed, and deeply seafood-forward, with loose rice and juicy seafood over high heat. Soy sauce and oyster sauce build the savory base; sesame oil goes in at the end to perfume without taking over. Direct, hot Chifa-style fried rice with real pace.

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Peruvian Chicken Chaufa Rice

Hot, stir-fried, and driven by that Chifa-style soy sauce punch. Loose rice, golden chicken, and tender egg come together fast without turning heavy. A direct, reliable, well-built chicken chaufa.

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Special Arroz Chaufa

Bold, wok-style, and deeply Chifa, with loose rice, chicken, roasted pork, and shrimp. Soy sauce and oyster sauce build the dark savory base; sesame oil goes in at the end so it perfumes without turning bitter. A loaded chaufa, hot and direct.

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Tuna Rice

Fluffy, savory, and properly solved with canned tuna. The bell pepper, carrot, and onion sofrito lifts the rice without overcomplicating it, while lime and cilantro clean up the finish. Fast, honest home cooking with real flavor.

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Peruvian One-Pot Beef Rice

Savory rice, juicy beef, and a properly reduced Creole base. Beef, tomato, carrot, and peas cook with the rice so the grains absorb real depth. A hearty, homey one-pot meal.

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Peruvian Pork Rice

Fluffy, savory, and criollo, with browned **pork** carrying flavor into every grain. **Ají panca** and cilantro bring color, richness, and that big-pot depth. Hearty, hot, and not even pretending to be shy.

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Black Ark Clam Rice

Deep marine power and the soul of Northern Peru meet in this creamy rice, stained by the pure essence of black ark clams. It tells stories of mangroves and tradition, with natural umami that hits the palate with strength and elegance. Intense, dark, and unforgettable.

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Lima-Style Seafood Rice

Moist, seafood-rich, and gently spicy, with fish stock seasoning every grain. The seafood stays tender, the rice turns glossy, and lime lifts the whole plate without taking over. Clean coastal Peruvian flavor with real character.

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Northern Peruvian Seafood Rice

Moist, green and briny, with cilantro, loche squash and chicha de jora shaping the northern base. The seafood stays juicy over rice that is savory, humid and full of picantería character. Generous, bold and coastal.

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Chiclayo-Style Duck Rice

Deep green, northern Peruvian, and savory, with cilantro driving the rice from the base. The duck turns tender over fluffy grains, while dark beer and loche squash add depth. Hearty, aromatic, and serious.

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Peruvian Chicken and Cilantro Rice

Herbal, fluffy, and unmistakably Peruvian, with cilantro carrying the green flavor. The chicken stays juicy over moist rice, rounded out by the gentle toastiness of dark beer. A home classic, no dressing up needed.

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Wedding Rice

Loose, savory and lightly crusted from the oven. The rice cooks with pork lard, ground beef, annatto and a whole garlic head in the center, finishing dry, aromatic and hearty. A festive Cajamarca-style dish, served hot and built for a serious table.

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Oriental-Style Fried Rice

Cold **rice** stir-fried over high heat so every grain stays separate. Built with **egg**, vegetables and **ham**, then finished with **soy sauce** for a clean umami hit. Fast, hot, and all about texture.

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Peruvian Layered Rice with Beef Picadillo

Soft on the outside, juicy inside, with white rice holding a well-seasoned creole beef picadillo. Olives and raisins bring the sweet-salty contrast that makes it recognizable from the first cut. Homestyle, compact, and deeply Peruvian.

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Northern Peruvian Atamalado

A creamy texture bound by slow-cooked rice and tender beans. It is the warm embrace of Northern Peruvian cooking, a stew that turns humble ingredients into deep comfort. Traditional, mellow, and full of homemade flavor.

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Mild Japanese-Style Chicken Curry

A mild, thick and comforting Japanese-style curry with **chicken**, **potatoes**, and **carrots** in a deep homemade roux sauce. Apple sweetness and soy umami round out the spices without making it harsh. Served hot over rice, it is cozy home food with body, warmth, and serious spoon appeal.

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Rice Salad

Fresh, loose and pleasantly crisp. Rice, fresh cheese and crunchy vegetables come together with a simple lime and olive oil dressing. A clean, sturdy side for a cold table.

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Spanish-Style Rice Salad

Chilled **white rice** with **tuna**, **egg**, and a mix of vegetables: **bell pepper**, **sweet corn**, **peas**, and **olives**. Held together with an **olive oil** and **vinegar** vinaigrette: fresh, savory, and nicely loose in texture. Classic, reliable, and fridge-friendly.

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Italian-Style Rice Salad With Garlic Dressing

Fluffy, chilled rice with **turkey ham**, peppers, and olives for a salty bite. A bold **garlic** dressing with oil and vinegar ties it together without feeling heavy. Refreshing, crowd-friendly, and meant to be served cold.

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Brown Rice Salad With Asian Dressing

Chewy cold **brown rice** with crisp vegetables and a vinaigrette built on **soy sauce** and **toasted sesame oil**, lifted with **ginger**. It is salty, tangy, and cleanly spicy; finished with **avocado** and **sesame** for texture. Simple fusion, tightly balanced, meal-prep ready.

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Tricolor Rice Salad

Comforting creaminess and an explosion of colors that bring freshness to every bite. It is a dependable classic of Peruvian gatherings, where simple rice meets the character of tuna and the sweetness of garden vegetables. A vibrant, light, and deeply familiar dish.

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Amazonian Chicken Juane

Firm, herbal, and deeply Amazonian: seasoned rice, hen, egg, and olives wrapped in bijao leaves. Culantro and turmeric give it color, aroma, and that festive jungle character. Served warm or hot, whole and with respect.

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Peruvian Tacu Tacu

Golden outside and creamy at the center, with rice and beans bound by a criollo yellow chili base. Its charm is that firm crust that never crushes the inside. Simple, serious and full of pan-seared flavor.

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Crispy Bean-Rice Cake with Lomo Saltado

Golden outside, creamy inside, and covered with criollo pan juices. The bean-rice cake carries the stir-fried beef, soy sauce, onion, and tomato as one hot plate. Hearty, juicy, and straight to the point.

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Peruvian Tacu Tacu with Seafood Sauce

Golden crust, creamy center, and hot seafood sauce on top. Beans and rice carry the mixed seafood, while yellow chili and chicha de jora lift the criollo base. Coastal, bold, and properly juicy.

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Tacu Tacu With Breaded Steak

The perfect meeting of creamy beans and crispy fried rice, crowned with a thin sheet of breaded beef. A Creole classic built on hearty texture, a proper savory base, and that smoky golden pan-seared flavor. Creamy inside, crisp outside, and served piping hot.

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Lima Bean Tacu Tacu

A creamy blend of lima beans and rice with a golden crust that holds the soul of Peruvian Creole cooking. It turns humble home flavors into something deeply comforting, crisp outside and tender within. Pure tradition in every bite.

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