RCI-MT.006.0034.001
Dirty rice
Cajun cuisine is a traditional Cajun dish made from white rice cooked with small pieces of chicken
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- chicken fat2 tablespoons
- black pepper1 teaspoon
- chicken gizzards (optional)½ lb
- paprika2 teaspoons
- pork¼ lbGround
- dry mustard1 teaspoon
- bay leaf1 unit
- cumin1 teaspoon
- yellow onion1 unit
- thyme½ teaspoon
- celery1½ stalks
- oregano½ teaspoon
- bell pepper½ unitgreen
- butter2 tablespoons
- garlic clove1 unit
- pork stock2 cups
- Tabasco sauce1 teaspoon
- chicken livers (optional)½ lb
- salt1 teaspoon
- rice1 cup
Method
1
Mince onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
2
Grind livers and gizzards.
3
Place fat, gizzards, pork and bay leaves in large heavy skillet over high heat; cook until meat is thoroughly browned, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, Tabasco, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, thyme, and oregano; stir thoroughly, scraping pan bottom well.
5
Add the butter and stir until melted.
6
Reduce heat to medium and cook about 8 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping pan bottom well.
7
Add the stock or water and stir until any mixture sticking to the pan bottom comes loose; cook about 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once.
8
Then stir in the chicken livers and cook about 2 minutes.
9
Add the rice and stir thoroughly; cover pan and turn heat to very low; cook about 5 minutes.
10
Remove from heat and leave covered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
11
Remove bay leaves and serve immediately.