South American Rice Dishes

Arroz chaufa is a popular Peruvian dish with a great influence of Chinese cuisine. It consists of a combination of fried rice, meats, vegetables, and fruits. Most commonly, rice is fried with shredded chicken, salami, garlic, ginger, slivered almo... READ MORE

Arroz con huevo is a popular lazy lunch throughout Latin America, consisting of rice that’s topped with a fried egg. This humble dish used to be called comida de pobre (poor people food), but today it is enjoyed by people of all soc... READ MORE

Baião is a traditional folk dance of the Brazilian Ceará region, which was popularized by two musicians, Humberto Teixeira and Luís Gonzaga, in a song called Baião-de-dois (baião for two). The n... READ MORE

Both savory and sweet in flavor, arroz con coco is a flavorful Colombian side dish consisting of white rice, coconut milk, sugar, salt, and water. When mixed with raisins, arroz con coco becomes slightly sweeter, while the version without raisins ... READ MORE

Arroz carreteiro or wagoner's rice is a hearty rice and meat dish hailing from the south of Brazil. Originally, it was prepared by gauchos who needed a nutritious meal on their travels. Back then, arroz carreteiro was made with dried beef... READ MORE

Tacu-tacu is a simple and rustic Peruvian dish that combines rice, beans, various spices, and onions. The ingredients are typically pan-fried and formed in a thick, pancake-like dish. It is believed that tacu-tacu originated among the African comm... READ MORE

Juane is a traditional meal originating from the Peruvian jungles, consisting of chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and rice seasoned with spices that might include turmeric, oregano, and cumin. The combination of these ingredients is wrapped in waxy ... READ MORE

Galinhada is a Brazilian stew made with rice and chicken. It is a popular dish throughout Brazil, especially in the states of Goiás and Minas Gerais, during special occasions and festivities. The name of the dish is derived from the Portugu... READ MORE

Arroz con camarones is a dish that is popular throughout Latin America, especially in Peru, Ecuador and Mexico. It consists of rice that is cooked in a flavorful shrimp broth, combined with shrimp, peppers, tomatoes, and onions. The dish is usuall... READ MORE

Pabellon criollo is a traditional dish consisting of black beans, white rice, and slices of steak cooked with tomatoes. The word pabellon means flag, referring to the colors of individual components, which are arranged to resembl... READ MORE

Arroz con pato is a classic Peruvian duck and rice dish, particularly popular in northern cities like Trujillo and Chiclayo. This dish combines seasoned duck meat cooked with rice, which absorbs the rich and flavorful juices from the duck and vari... READ MORE

Originating from eastern Bolivia, majadito is a dish consisting of rice, dried meat, chopped onions, and tomatoes. The origin of the dish dates back to the pre-Columbian era in Bolivia when rice, grains, meat, plantains, and cassava formed the usu... READ MORE

Arroz con queso is a traditional dish with a strikingly white color. It consists of rice (preferrably short and plump, such as Arborio), milk, and semi-firm white cheese. Rich and creamy, this popular dish can often be found alongside READ MORE

Arroz tapado is a Peruvian dish that is easy to prepare and inexpensive. It is made with rice, carrots, ground beef, tomato paste, onions, garlic, black olives, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. This dish is layered, usually in a way where rice is on ... READ MORE

Arroz atollado is a Colombian rice dish originating from the Valle del Cauca region, especially the town of Cali and the surrounding area. The main ingredients include rice, stock, oil, pork, sausages, red and yellow potatoes, and peas. This Colom... READ MORE

Arroz com pequi is a traditional rice dish originating from the central regions, and it's especially popular in Minas Gerais and Goiás. The key ingredient in the dish is pequi, a small seasonal fruit with a strong cheese-like, barnyardy fla... READ MORE

Guyanese cook-up rice is Guyana's national one-pot dish consisting of rice, meats, and herbs cooked with coconut milk. Considered to be a poor man's dish, it was originally made with the purpose to be eaten at the end of the week, when all food ra... READ MORE

Arroz con pato a la chiclayana (also known as arroz con pato de lambayeque) is a traditional dish originating from the city of Chiclayo. It's usually made with a combination of duck meat, oil, garlic, onions, rice, peas, pumpkin (squash), red pepp... READ MORE

Moksi-alesi (lit. mixed rice) is a Creole dish that is very popular in Suriname. Originally, it was a combination of leftovers, but nowadays it is usually prepared as a rice dish with fish or salted meat. The dish is usually enriched with the addi... READ MORE

Arroz graneado or grained rice is a simple Chilean rice dish made with long-grained white rice that is cooked with golden-fried minced garlic and (optionally) carrots. It is traditionally served as a side dish accompanying bigger meals. I... READ MORE

Choritos con arroz is a traditional rice dish originating from Chile. The dish is usually made with a combination of rice, mussels, onions, carrots, bell peppers, butter, and salt. The onions, carrots, and bell peppers are chopped and sauté... READ MORE

Originating from the city of Barranquilla in Colombia, arroz de lisa is a dish prepared with rice, dried and salted mullet, onions, ají peppers, and spices such as cumin and paprika. The dish is served in a bijao leaf instead of a bowl, and... READ MORE

Arroz al olivar is a traditional dish based on rice and black olives. It's made with a combination of black olives, rice, oil, garlic, raisins, red bell peppers, pecans, salt, and pepper. The garlic is fried in oil with the rice, raisins, red bell... READ MORE

Arroz arvejado is a traditional rice dish. It's made with a combination of long-grain rice, peas, olive oil, garlic, red onions, and seasonings. The peas are cooked, drained, then briefly blended into a coarse paste. The onions and garlic are saut... READ MORE