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Dirty Rice Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
Seasoning mix::2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Other ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2 tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil 1/2 pound chicken gizzards, ground 1/4 pound ground pork 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups chicken or pork stock 1/2 pound chicken livers, ground 3/4 cup uncooked converted rice
Directions:
Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.In a large skillet, over high heat, cook the chicken fat, gizzards, pork and bay leaves. Cook until thoroughly browned, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in seasoning mix. Add onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic. Stir thoroughly. Add butter and stir until melted. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 8 minutes. Add the stock and deglaze. Cook 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once. Stir in chicken livers and cook about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir thoroughly. Cover pan and turn heat to very low, cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve. Serves 6. | |