CAJUN RICE PILAF (RICE COOKER)

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Recipe is from B. Mills & A. Ross' "Desperation Dinners" column in the {Raleigh NC) News & Observer. Posting b/c I want to be able to find the recipe.... sounds delicious! NOTE: Stove top instructions are included in the recipe.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 t beef bouillon powder or crystals)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup bacon bits (or 4 oz finely diced ham, kielbasa or andouille sausage)
1/2 small onion (for 1/2 c diced)
1 small celery rib (for 1/2 c diced)
1 cup long grain rice

Steps:

  • Pour chicken broth into rice cooker.
  • Crumble bouillon cube to a powder and add to broth.
  • Add olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and pepper.
  • Add bacon bits, diced onion, diced celery, and rice. Stir well.
  • Turn rice cooker on ad cook until machine shuts off (or shifts to WARM mode) and rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Stir and fluff rice with fork (or paddle utensil provided with rice cooker) and serve.
  • STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients, except rice, to medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, add rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender, appx 17 minutes. Stir and fluff rice with fork and serve.
  • NOTES: You may add up to 1/3 c additional veggies, such as diced bell peppers or cooked red beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 731.7, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.9

rudro dewan
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I can't wait to try this rice pilaf recipe.


Victor Martinz
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This rice pilaf is the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Sakib Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of rice pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Eymi Gongora
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This rice pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. I just added some vegetables and spices and it was a delicious meal.


Manish Khadka
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I love the flavor of this rice pilaf. It's the perfect blend of spices and herbs.


Isaac Tarsee
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This rice pilaf is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my rice cooker and pressed start. It was ready in no time and it turned out perfect.


Kelly Ward
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I made this rice pilaf last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are amazing and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sakhi ahmad
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This Cajun rice pilaf is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's flavorful, easy to make, and cooks up in just minutes in your rice cooker.