A FOOD TRADITION
Chifa Cuisine
A Peruvian-Chinese cooking tradition developed by Chinese immigrant communities and adapted to local ingredients and tastes.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Aeropuerto
Peruvian-Chinese stir-fry combining fried rice and wheat noodles with soy sauce, egg, vegetables, green onion, and optional meat or seafood.
Arroz Chaufa
Peruvian-Chinese fried rice typically stir-fried with soy sauce, egg, pork or another protein, green onion, and cooking oil.
Chancho con Tamarindo
Peruvian chifa-style pork is cooked or fried and served with a sweet-tart tamarind sauce seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.
Kam Lu Wantan
A Peruvian chifa dish of fried wontons served with pork or seafood and assorted vegetables in a glossy sweet-and-sour-style sauce.
Pato Asado al Estilo Chifa
Chifa-style roasted duck is marinated and roasted with soy sauce, aromatics, and Chinese five-spice seasoning.
Pollo al Limón
Peruvian chifa-style fried chicken served with a bright lemon sauce balanced with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Pollo Chi Jau Kay
Peruvian chifa-style fried chicken served with a savory soy, sesame, ginger, garlic, and green-onion sauce.
Pollo con Verduras
Peruvian chifa-style chicken is stir-fried with mixed vegetables and savory soy-seasoned aromatics.
Pollo Tipakay
Peruvian chifa-style fried chicken coated in a sweet-and-sour sauce typically made with soy, vinegar, sugar, tomato, and pineapple.
Sopa Wantán
A Peruvian chifa soup of filled wontons simmered in a clear savory broth with vegetables and green onion.
Tallarín Saltado
Peruvian-Chinese stir-fried wheat noodles are tossed with beef, soy sauce, onion, tomato, green onion, and oil.
Taypa
Taypa is a Peruvian chifa stir-fry combining assorted meats and seafood with vegetables in a savory soy-based sauce.
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