Dirty rice dressing, a Cajun specialty, is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course. The dish is made with long-grain rice, ground beef, and a variety of vegetables, including onions, celery, and bell peppers. The "dirty" part of the name comes from the uncooked rice, which is browned in the pot before the other ingredients are added. This gives the rice a slightly smoky flavor and a chewy texture. Dirty rice dressing is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion.
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CAJUN DIRTY RICE DRESSING
My early years were split between rural east Texas and the heart of Louisiana's Cajun Country....back in my elementary days (before school lunches came frozen in boxes) this was a lunch room staple in Lafayette, Louisiana.....prepared daily by the mother's of my Cajun friends who worked part time in the school cafeteria. To this day a big helping of hot Dirty Rice takes me back to 4th grade! This recipe, from Chef Patrick Mould, calls for ground pork and beef only; which works well for me because, if I'm the one doing the cooking, I simply can not deal with chicken livers! This makes a LOT of Dirty Rice....so if your not cooking for a lunch room full of hungry kids, you may want to 1/2 or even 1/4 the recipe. For the 'dark roux' I recommend you reference recipe #47651 by chef #15851
Provided by FolkDiva
Categories Cajun
Time 1h40m
Yield 20 , 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat large pot over medium heat. Add pork and beef and cook until meat is browned.
- Add 1 cup of onions, 1/2 cup of bell pepper, 1/2 cup of celery, 2 tablespoons garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add dark roux and cook for additional 5 minutes.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, hot sauce and pepper.
- Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add remaining onion, celery and bell pepper, cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and parsley.
- Stir in cooked rice until completely incorporated.
DIRTY RICE DRESSING
Steps:
- Begin by putting the chicken livers into boiling water and cook until tender. Remove from the water and put in a food processor and process to a pate-like texture. Set aside.
- In a separate pot, add the bouillon granules to boiling water, and then add the eggplant. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Brown the meat in a lightly greased, heavy cast-iron pot. Pour off the excess grease. Remove the meat and melt the butter. Add the celery, onions and bell peppers and saute until tender. Add back the chicken livers, meat mixture and cooked eggplant. Add Cajun seasoning to taste. Slowly simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions and add to the dressing a bit at a time until you achieve the balance that you like of rice to dressing mix. At the very end, add the chopped green onion tops. Simmer for a few minutes longer.
EGGPLANT DIRTY RICE DRESSING
This recipe was on the table throughout summer when I was growing up. Eggplant grew all summer and my Mom made this almost weekly. This with a side of fresh green beans from our garden seasoned with salt pork was a favorite summertime meal at my childhood home. And to tell the truth, it still is!
Provided by Debora Hotard
Categories Rice Sides
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Soak cut eggplant in salt water for 10 minutes (this will keep eggplant from turning dark).
- 2. Put oil in bottom of heavy bottomed pot. Saute onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic in oil until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add Ground Round and cook until meat begins to brown.
- 3. Drain eggplant, and add to meat mixture. Smother down covered until eggplant is well cooked. (Eggplant will be completely mashed up when done). Stir often and scrape the bottom of pot with your spoon to lift off any that may be starting to stick. Add 1 teaspoon of Louisiana Hot sauce Taste, adjust seasoning to your taste. Stir in Chopped green onions and parsley. Cook for only a few minutes longer. Remove from heat.
- 4. Add the cooked rice, stir to mix completely. Serve hot. Note: at anytime if the mixture becomes to dry to finish cooking the eggplant down, then add a small amount of water.
DIRTY RICE DRESSING
This dish is referred to as "dirty rice" because of the color of the rice at the end of the cooking process. If you ask someone from Louisiana what kind of dressing they want on their salad, the answer just may be, rice!
Provided by kajun kitchen king
Categories For Large Groups
Time 2h1m
Yield 22 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat medium saucepot over medium heat. Add pork and beef and cook until meat is browned.
- Add 1 cup of onions, 1/2 cup of bell pepper, 1/2 cup of celery, 2 tablespoons garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add dark roux and cook for additional 5 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, hot sauce and pepper.
- Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add remaining onion, celery and bell pepper, cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and parsley.
- Stir in cooked rice until completely incorporated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 32.8, Sodium 376.1, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13.4
Tips:
- Choose the right rice. Long-grain rice is the best choice for dirty rice because it doesn't get too sticky.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any starch and prevent the rice from clumping together.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
- Add the trinity (onion, celery, and bell pepper) to the pot and cook until they are softened.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, and seasonings to the pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This will allow the rice to absorb all of the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Conclusion:
Dirty rice is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is a popular dish in Louisiana, and there are many different variations of the recipe. The tips above will help you make the best dirty rice possible.
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