Best 6 Shortcut Dirty Rice Or Rice Dressing For Non Southerners Recipes
Cooking shortcut dirty rice, also known as rice dressing, is a perfect solution for busy individuals or those new to Southern cuisine. This iconic dish combines the bold flavors of traditional dirty rice with a simplified approach, making it an excellent choice for weeknight meals or gatherings. With pantry staples and a few simple techniques, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that captures the essence of classic Southern cooking.
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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.
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
RICE DRESSING
This yummy rice mixture is a delightful change from our traditional corn bread dressing. To make it a meal in itself, I sometimes add finely chopped cooked chicken and a little more broth before baking. -Linda Emery, Bearden, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 3-1/2 cups broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in rice, mushrooms, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and the remaining broth. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Garnish with sage and thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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.
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
SHORTCUT DIRTY RICE (OR RICE DRESSING FOR NON-SOUTHERNERS)
This is a super easy and very good recipe that you can put on an walk off and leave. Great for large get-togethers where you don't want to stand over the stove. Winner with everyone.
Provided by Margie Brock
Categories Rice
Time 2h5m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all together in a small roaster pan or dutch oven.
- Bake at 350°F with a tight lid. The cooking time will be determined by you. Cook for 1 hour at 350°F stirring occasionally. If you want to leave it for 1 couple of hours lower the temperature to 300°F depending on your oven. Just keep an eye on it, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 369.3, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.2
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked rice. Look for varieties labeled "minute rice" or "instant rice" at the grocery store.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. For instance, you could add diced bell peppers, chopped celery, or even cooked sausage to the dish.
- If you don't have any ground beef on hand, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- If you're looking for a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add additional vegetables, such as black beans or corn.
- Serve dirty rice as a side dish with fried chicken, pork chops, or grilled shrimp.
Conclusion:
Dirty rice is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its combination of savory flavors and textures, it's sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give dirty rice a try.
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