Cajun Dirty Rice
Cajun

Cajun Dirty Rice

A meaty, spicy rice dish enriched with chicken liver and the holy trinity of Cajun cooking.

Medium1 hour

Where it comes from

Dirty Rice is a staple in Cajun cuisine, originating from the rural bayous of Louisiana, where no part of the animal went to waste.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Vegetables

Grains & Staples

Sauces & Condiments

How it's made

  1. 1

    Cook rice and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the holy trinity in a pot until softened.

  3. 3

    Add chicken liver and ground pork, cooking until browned.

  4. 4

    Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning.

  5. 5

    Combine with rice and chicken stock, simmering with a bay leaf until flavors meld.

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