Dirty Rice
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Deeply savory and warmly-spiced classic Dirty Rice is one of the best New Orleans side dish recipes. Discover how to make homemade Dirty Rice in a Dutch oven; no plane ticket to Louisiana required.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 1 onion finely chopped (see note 1)
- 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 celery rib minced
- 4 ounces chicken liver rinsed, trimmed, and finely chopped (see note 2)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth (see note 3)
- 1/ 1/2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed (see note 4)
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 scallions thinly sliced, for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add pork and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking up any clumps of meat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken livers (if using), garlic, salt, thyme, and cayenne, and continue to cook until chicken livers are browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer meat mixture to a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Return Dutch oven to heat and add broth, rice and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove pot from heat and discard bay leaves. Fluff rice with a fork and return the meat mixture to the pot, discarding any accumulated juices. Gently stir to ocmbine. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Notes
- Onion, red bell pepper, celery: Together, this trio is known as the "Holy Trinity" and is the base of many classic Cajun and Louisiana Creole recipes.
- Chicken livers: Dirty Rice is traditionally made with chicken livers (in fact, this ingredient gives the rice dish its "dirty" name), but you can omit it entirely. Or substitute 4 ounces of ground beef or ground pork if you'd prefer.
- Chicken broth: Start with your favorite store-bought brand. Feeling ambitious? Opt for Homemade Chicken Broth instead.
- Long-grain white rice: Yes, I know it can sound fussy to rinse the rice first, but it's worth the extra few seconds. Simply transfer 1 1/2 cups rice to a strainer and gently shake it under running water for 15 to 30 seconds. This will remove the starch on the surface of the rice, which, if kept in place, can lead to gummy results once cooked.
- Yield: This homemade Dirty Rice recipe yields eight 1-cup servings, ideal as a side dish. Or split it into four 2-cup servings; the the protein from the pork and livers, this is definitely hearty enough to act as a main dish with a generous portion.
- Storage: Allow the Dirty Rice to cool, transfer to an airtight container, then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Allow the Dirty Rice to cool, transfer to a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
562mg
(23%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2116IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings, 1-cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2116IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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