ELSIE'S EGGPLANT DIRTY RICE
My Mother was Cajun so our family called this "dirty rice" even though it is not the traditional recipe. My Mother, Elsie Forbes, made this often and we all LOVED it. My mother passed away in 1988 but having her recipe, I tried many times to duplicate it; but it never tasted the same. Finally tonight (25 years later) I was...
Provided by Brenda Forbes
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Start rice cooking in a small sauce pan.
- 2. While the rice is cooking, on medium to medium high temperature, in a medium sized (10-12") cast iron skillet place oil. When the oil is heated (not smoking), add chopped onion and saute. After the onions are slightly cooked, reduce heat to medium and add ground beef (or turkey) to cook. Do not over-stir.
- 3. ** Peeling the eggplant is optional. Since posting this recipe, I often leave the peeling on the eggplant for extra fiber/nutrition. Chop the eggplant into approximately 1/2" size pieces and add to meat when it is about three-fourths of the way cooked. Cover mixture and let it continue cooking on medium heat until the eggplant is tender. Again, do not over-stir.
- 4. When the rice is cooked, stir in approximately 2 cups of the cooked rice to the eggplant and meat mixture. Add chopped/crushed garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cover and continue cooking on LOW heat for approximately 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
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sujon feni
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out mushy.
Kewell Juggiah
[email protected]This dish was a waste of time and ingredients.
AyaanKhan Khan
[email protected]I found the instructions in this recipe to be a bit confusing.
Mubara Aliyu
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland for my taste.
MD akthar Hussen
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy dish to make. I highly recommend it.
Salik Khanal
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.
Malik Sanwal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course.
Khalid Bashmel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.
Shefa Shalva
[email protected]This dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
robbie hicks
[email protected]I love the addition of the eggplant to this dish. It adds a nice depth of flavor.
Xander Casas
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Richard Ackon
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Naida Christine Calisen
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Khethukuthula Jabulile
[email protected]I followed the recipe to the letter and the dish turned out perfectly. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection.
Miles Slaughter
[email protected]Elsie's Eggplant Dirty Rice is a dish that truly tantalizes the taste buds. The combination of flavors and textures is simply exquisite.