Carolina red rice is a medium-grain rice variety often used in Southern cooking. It is known for its nutty flavor and red color and is typically cooked with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and various seasonings. This versatile rice can be cooked in various ways, including boiling, baking, or using a rice cooker. It can be served as a main course, a side dish, or as part of a casserole or soup. This article will provide a guide to help you find the best recipe for cooking Carolina red rice, taking into consideration different flavors, textures, and cooking techniques.
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CAROLINA RED RICE
Easy and inexpensive one-dish meal. The spices from the sausage flavor this dish, but add additional seasonings if you like.
Provided by echo echo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown sausage, then add onion and peppers and stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
- Add rest of ingredients plus 2 cups water; stir well, cover and cook over low heat until rice is done and liquid absorbed.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN & RICE
Flavored with chipotle and lime, this simple variation on a classic arroz con pollo is zesty, spicy and packed with flavor.
Provided by Carolina® Rice
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Step 1 Season chicken with chili powder and salt. Step 2 In large Dutch oven or saucepan set over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp oil. In batches to avoid crowding, add chicken and cook, turning, for 5 to 7 minutes or until starting to brown all over, adding more oil as needed. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate as chicken is browned. Step 3 Add onion and garlic to oil in Dutch oven set over medium. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until starting to soften. Stir in rice, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until well coated. Step 4 Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in lime juice. Return chicken to Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Step 5 Before serving, fluff rice mixture with fork and garnish with cilantro. Recipe Tips: Add 1 cup frozen vegetable medley - such as peas, corn and carrots - in the last 10 minutes of cooking if desired. For a zesty addition, add 1/2 cup sliced green olives or 1/4 cup drained capers with the lime juice in Step 4.
GULLAH RED RICE
Gullah red rice was derived from the West-African dish Jollof rice. It has an intense tomato flavor but it's not overly acidic thanks to the addition of sugar. Adding smoked pork sausage gives the rice a subtle smokiness as well. This is a robust side dish!
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse the rice until the water becomes slightly clear. (This removes the starch.)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, onion and pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften and start to brown at the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir rice into the tomato mixture and cook, uncovered, and stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Add just enough water to cover the rice (about 2 cups). Tightly cover with a lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes without uncovering the baking dish. Turn off the oven, remove the rice, fluff the rice, then cover and return to oven for 10 minutes more.
GULLAH RED RICE
Charleston red rice is one of Charleston, South Carolina's Gullah dishes. Being from the Sea Islands of Charleston, this is a go-to dish passed down!
Provided by LadyV
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place bacon in a pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add bell pepper and onion to bacon grease and saute over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook and stir until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove mixture from the pan to a bowl.
- Pour tomato sauce and tomato paste into the same pot, along with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; add rice, sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring back to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Transfer the rice mixture to a 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until liquid has evaporated and rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1023.5 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CHARLESTON RED RICE
Yummy, and easy to make.
Provided by DJBPITT
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Bring the rice, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Drain the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels; crumble the bacon once cooled enough to handle.
- Cook and stir the onions in the reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the crumbled bacon, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce; bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Spoon the cooked rice into the prepared baking dish and stir the tomato-bacon mixture into the rice until evenly combined.
- Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1387.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
CHARLESTON RED RICE
A Lowcountry favorite that likely descended from West African jollof rice, this classic tomato and rice dish is also sometimes called Carolina red rice - or simply red rice. It often contains sausage, but this version, inspired by how the chef Millie Peartree's mother, Millie Bell, used to make it, relies on bacon for its depth. (Still, if you'd like to add sausage, just let it sear with the vegetables in Step 3.) To start, the "holy trinity" (bell pepper, onion and celery) is cooked in the bacon fat, infusing the cooking liquid. Then, the rice is baked to ensure it's perfectly cooked. Serve this alongside baked chicken or ham, green beans or collard greens, for a full, satisfying meal.
Provided by Millie Peartree
Categories grains and rice, side dish
Time 4h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large (12-inch) heavy skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain, leaving behind drippings. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper and 1 teaspoon salt, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, another 30 seconds.
- To the skillet, add the rinsed rice. Stir and toast the rice for 30 seconds. Add the crumbled bacon, tomato purée, stock, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, sugar, pepper and cayenne.
- Bring the rice and vegetables to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt, if needed.
- Carefully transfer ingredients to the greased baking dish. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil, and bake until the rice is tender, about 40 to 50 minutes. Check the rice after about 30 minutes to make sure all the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender. (If it's too dry or not cooked all the way through, add a few tablespoons of water or stock at a time, if necessary, and cook a little longer.) Fluff with a fork before serving and garnish with parsley leaves.
ROBBIE'S RED RICE
Upon my move to the Low Country of South Carolina, I was introduced to red rice, a traditional Deep South dish. I experimented with a recipe and this is the result.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. casserole; stir in the water, rice, onion, peppers, butter and pepper. Add bacon and salt if desired. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Bake 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHARLESTON RED RICE
This is pure southern soul food. Its been made for generations in my family since the early 1900's. Every area of the south has a version of red rice but I saw that Zaar did not have a recipe quite like this one. I cannot get enough of this southern delight and thought you might like it as well.
Provided by Recipe Baroness
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fry bacon and remove from the pan:.
- Saute'onions and peppers in the bacon grease;.
- Add tomato paste water salt sugar and pepper.
- Cook uncovered slowly about 5 minutes and then add the rice another 5 minutes until mixture is bubbly then pour into the top section of a rice steamer or you can use a very large Pyrex dish.
- Pour mixture in and add the sausage and crumble up the bacon and mix into the rice mixture.
- Cover and bake for 35- 45 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees or steam in steamer.
- I bake it now days but the family recipe says to steam it.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the flavor of your Carolina red rice. Use fresh, organic vegetables and herbs, and choose a flavorful variety of rice, such as basmati or jasmine.
- Don't overcook the rice: Carolina red rice is a delicate grain, and it can easily become overcooked and mushy. Cook it according to the package directions, or until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Add some spice: Carolina red rice has a mild flavor, so it can benefit from a little spice. Add some cayenne pepper, paprika, or chili powder to the pot while it is cooking, or serve it with a spicy sauce.
- Get creative with your toppings: Carolina red rice is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Try roasted vegetables, grilled shrimp, or a fried egg. You can also add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream for a creamy touch.
Conclusion:
Carolina red rice is a delicious and healthy side dish that is easy to make. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of antioxidants. Serve it with your favorite protein and vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
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