Indian dirty rice is a flavorful and aromatic one-pot dish that combines the bold flavors of Indian spices with the comforting texture of rice. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish, and it pairs well with a variety of proteins and vegetables. The unique flavor of Indian dirty rice comes from the combination of spices used, such as cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. These spices are toasted in oil until fragrant, and then combined with rice, vegetables, and broth to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.
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DIRTY, DIRTY RICE
Believe it or not, the first place I ever had dirty rice was at Popeyes®. They were out of the red beans and rice. I'd never been a huge fan of liver before, but not only have I come to love dirty rice, I've also started to crave it with even more "dirt," i.e. more liver, pork, and aromatic vegetables, hence this redundantly named dish. While the traditional method cooks the rice first before "soiling" it, here we add all the "filth" at the beginning and cook it into the rice.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Shoulder Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat oil in a high-sided pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork until well browned and fat is rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables continue to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add andouille sausage. Cook and stir to release some flavor, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chicken livers and rice until well coated. Season with salt, pour in broth, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Cover tightly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is starting to get tender, about 25 minutes.
- Add green onions and parsley; mix well. Continue cooking over low to medium-low heat until rice is tender, about 10 minutes more. Taste for seasoning and remove bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 151.5 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1479.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
INDIAN DIRTY RICE
I needed a mild rice to go with a spicy Indian dish and couldn't find anything that seemed to work. I came up with this based of several Indian recipes, not necessarily authentic but nummy none the less. The sweetness of the raisins works well with a spicy dish. If you are cooking the rice on the stove instead of in a rice cooker just change the amount of chicken stock.
Provided by Becca13
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse basmati rice.
- Melt butter over a medium heat.
- Saute shallots, until they start to soften.
- Add the golden raisins, chopped cashews, and frozen peas.
- Saute until raisins start to plump.
- Add the basmati rice.
- Saute until rice begins to turn white.
- Add the cinnamon stick, pepper corns, cardamom pods, and bay leaf, giving it one last stir.
- Transfer rice mixture to your rice maker and add as much chicken stock as the rice maker recommends for 1 cup of rice. (Mine recommends 1 1/2 cup).
- Start your rice cooker on the white rice setting.
- Remove the hard seasonings, they are not edible.
- Fluff rice and serve.
DIRTY RICE
The name for this dish comes from how it looks, as the rice grains are speckled with bits of ground meat and seasonings. This version uses chicken livers instead of the common combination of both gizzards and livers to offer a distinct flavor profile. Dirty rice is similar to rice dressing, but it isn't relegated to just holiday tables. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find a spread in Louisiana without it. A much beloved side dish, it's also worthy of being at the center of the plate as a hearty, rustic main dish. If you have leftover rice, you can skip the first two steps and adjust the seasonings to taste.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories dinner, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Heat the stock in a medium saucepan over high until boiling. Stir in the rice and 1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning, then reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the saucepan and cook until the water has evaporated and the rice no longer has any bite, 12 to 15 minutes. If the water evaporates before the rice is done (bite into a grain to see if it's fully cooked), add ¼ cup water, cover and continue cooking. Once the rice is ready, stir in the butter and set aside while preparing the rest of the dirty rice.
- Finely chop the chicken livers. Transfer to a large bowl and add the beef, pork, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
- Heat 3 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Add the meat and cook, stirring to break it up, until all of the meat is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer the meat to a plate using a slotted spoon. Discard all but 2 teaspoons fat from the skillet.
- Add the remaining teaspoon oil to the skillet and heat over medium until the oil shimmers. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the bell pepper and celery, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes more. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, remaining tablespoon hot sauce and ½ teaspoon salt. Return the meat to the skillet and add the cooked rice. Stir until combined and heated through. Taste and add more salt, Creole seasoning or hot sauce as desired. Stir in the scallion greens and parsley, and serve warm.
DIRTY RICE
This is an old Louisiana recipe that I've had longer than I can remember. It's a very popular Southern dish. To turn this into a main meal, simply add more sausage and chicken livers. -Mrs. Lum Day, Bastrop, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage for 2-3 minutes; stir in chicken livers. Cook until sausage and chicken livers are no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery and green onions. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes. Add parsley and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Stir in rice, sausage and chicken livers. Heat through, stirring constantly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ONE-POT DIRTY RICE
Classic Southern dish. Perfect pairing for any fried food.
Provided by Brian Genest
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse rice in a wire mesh strainer until water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large, oven-proof casserole over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, country sausage, and chicken livers; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, leaving a little grease in the casserole.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to the meat mixture; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in rice, chicken stock, water, 2 tablespoons parsley, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne. Cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and discard foil. Remove bay leaves and stir. Serve immediately garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 759 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
EASY BAKED DIRTY RICE
I got this recipe from a former coworker, whose father, a professional cook, made this for every family get-together and holiday. When he passed away, she took on the responsibility for providing this tasty treat for her family.
Provided by Mercy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pinch all the ingredients together, with your fingers, in a large casserole dish.
- Spread it all out into an even layer and bake, covered with foil, in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and stir/smoosh (breaking up the pieces of sausage and beef into itty-bitty tiny bits) and add a little more water if it looks dry.
- Bake, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.9, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 91.8, Sodium 575, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 30
Tips:
- Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less moist and sticky, which will help the grains stay separated in the final dish.
- Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice will remove any excess starch, which can also help prevent the grains from sticking together.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
- Cook the rice over low heat: Cooking the rice over low heat will help the grains cook evenly and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Don't stir the rice while it's cooking: Stirring the rice while it's cooking can break up the grains and make them mushy.
- Add the seasonings and vegetables at the end of the cooking time: This will help preserve the flavors and textures of the seasonings and vegetables.
- Serve the rice immediately: Dirty rice is best served immediately after it's cooked.
Conclusion:
Dirty rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. With its flavorful combination of rice, vegetables, and seasonings, dirty rice is a surefire hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give dirty rice a try.
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