dirty rice

(1 RATING)
62 Pinches
Kingwood, TX
Updated on Feb 21, 2012

A classic cajun side dish, dirty rice can be eaten by as a main course, paired with your favorite cajun recipe or even with a nicely grilled pork chop or steak.

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups enriched rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups white onion, diced
  • 1 cup green pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • - salt and freshly ground pepper for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 - bay leafe
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more for chili-heads)
  • 1/4 pound pork sausage
  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound chicken giblets (substitute cubed chicken if opposed to giblets)
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

How To Make dirty rice

  • Step 1
    In colander, rinse rice several times until water runs clear. Place rice in pot and add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cover and simmer for 20 mins.
  • Step 2
    Saute garlic, onions, peppers in vegetable oil until soft. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and cayenne pepper and add to rice.
  • Step 3
    Cook sausage and beef together and add to rice.
  • Step 4
    In separate pot place giblets, cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes with green onions, salt and pepper. Let cool enough to chop into small dice then add to rice mixture.
  • Step 5
    Mix rice well and let simmer on lowest heat for additional 30 minutes stirring often. If mixture begins to get dry add additional chicken stock or water.

Discover More

Category: Rice Sides
Keyword: #rice
Keyword: #cajun
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Stove Top

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