Dirty rice
Dirty rice is a Cajun dish that typically consists of rice, ground beef, chopped onions, and green bell peppers. The dish gets its name from the fact that the rice is "dirty" or stained with the beef and vegetables.
Dirty rice has its origins in the rice fields of southwest Louisiana. It was originally a dish made by rice farmers who would use whatever leftover ingredients they had on hand to make a meal. Over time, the dish evolved into the version we know today.
Dirty rice is a staple of Cajun cuisine and can be found on the menus of many restaurants in the region. It is often served as a side dish, but can also be made into a main course by adding seafood or sausage.
Advice
When making dirty rice, it is important to use long-grain white rice for the best texture. Before adding the rice to the pot, it is important to rinse it under cold water to remove any excess starch. When cooking the rice, it is important to use a good quality stock or broth to give the rice flavor. To give the rice a smoky flavor, consider adding smoked paprika to the pot while the rice is cooking. Lastly, use a combination of vegetables to give the dish more flavor, such as bell peppers, celery, and onion.
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Recipes
Dirty Rice With Mushrooms
- hot sauce
- salt
- garlic
- black eyed pea
- celery
- bell pepper
- onion
- green onion
- oil
- grain white rice
- cajun seasoning
- mushroom broth
- mushroom
Dirty Rice
- FOR SERVING
- salt
- green onion
- butter
- GRAVY
- chicken stock
- bell pepper
- onion
- amber beer
- celery
- all purpose flour
- grapeseed oil
- garlic
- RICE
- louisiana jasmine
- salt
- bay leaf
- MEAT
- sirloin
- grapeseed oil
- black pepper
- cumin
- amber beer
- cayenne pepper
- salt
Classic Cajun Dirty Rice
- black pepper
- paprika
- grain white rice
- celery
- bell pepper
- onion
- chicken liver
- ground pork
- cayenne pepper
- garlic
- bacon dripping
- salt
- chicken broth
- chicken gizzard
- butter
Dirty Rice
- salt
- butter
- worcestershire sauce
- bell pepper
- onion
- chicken stock
- green onion
- ground beef
- ground pork
- parsley
- chicken liver
- hot sauce
- celery
- creole seasoning
- grain rice
- canola
- garlic
Southern Dirty Rice With Sausage
- grain rice
- chicken broth
- onion
- salt
- pepper
Bacon Dirty Rice
- salt
- chicken broth
- grain white rice
- coriander
- cumin
- cilantro
- parsley
- bacon
Dirty Rice with Black-Eyed Peas and Scallions
- salt
- brandy
- black eyed pea
- bell pepper
- onion
- cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil
- bay leaf
- celery
- garlic
- grain white rice
- chicken liver
- ground beef
- cajun spice seasoning
- green onion
- chicken broth
- pea
- butter
Dirty Rice
- salt
- bell pepper
- onion
- green onion
- celery
- chicken liver
- ground beef
- sausage
- pepper
- oregano
- thyme
- all purpose flour
- parsley
- cayenne pepper
- grain white
- cajun seasoning
- bay leaf
- garlic
- chicken broth
Dirty Rice
- ground beef
- liver
- creole seasoning
- bell pepper
- onion
- beef stock
- thyme
- bay leaf
- celery
- parsley
- garlic
- green onion
- bacon
- rice
- pepper flake
Vegetarian and Vegan Dirty Rice
- kidney bean
- garlic
- bell pepper
- onion
- olive oil
- thyme
- vegetable broth
- brown rice
- celery
- cajun seasoning
- green onion
- black pepper
- salt
Instant Pot Dirty Rice
- grain white rice
- creole seasoning
- olive oil
- worcestershire
- bay leaf
- bell pepper
- onion
- oregano
- thyme
- beef broth
- ground beef
- celery
- garlic
- parsley
- salt
- green onion
Dirty Rice
- salt
- grain white rice
- chicken giblet
- black pepper
- onion
- ground pork
- ground sage
- paprika
- bell pepper
- celery
- cayenne pepper
- vegetable
- garlic
Dirty Rice
- salt
- heavy cream
- white button mushroom
- rice
- pecan
- bell pepper
- onion
- chicken liver
- beef stock
- butter
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- onion 77%
- salt 77%
Common Ingredients
- bell pepper 69%
- celery 69%
- garlic 69%
- green onion 62%
Rarey Ingredients
- bay leaf 38%
- chicken broth 38%
- grain white rice 38%
- ground beef 38%
- parsley 38%