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Dirty Rice Cajun Style

This is a close approximation of the flavor and texture of Bojangles Dirty Rice
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Cajun
Keywords Cajun Dirty Rice
Protein Chicken, pork
Cooking Method Boiled
Hot/Cold Dish Hot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Total Est Cost: under $10 for 8 servings
Servings 8
Author jughandle

What You Will Need:

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound sausage - Should be andouille. Chicken giblets or bacon are acceptable.
  • 2 cups white rice - long grain
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 stalk green onion - diced fine
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic - diced
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper - diced
  • 2 Stalks Celery - diced
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion - diced
  • 1 whole jalapeno pepper - diced

Method:

  • Cook the rice in the chicken stock until done then set aside.
  • It is better to use Day old rice if you have it.
  • Saute the bacon, sausage or giblets (or any combination) in a cast iron pot until cooked but not crisp.
  • Remove the meat and set aside.
  • In the drippings, add the onion, bell pepper and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno and cook for another minute or so.
  • Do not drain.
  • Add  salt, pepper to taste and Cajun seasoning. (Slap Your Mama is great)
  • Return the meat to the pot; reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add a small amount of water only if needed to prevent sticking.
  • Add the cooked rice and green onion, stir, cover and reduce heat to a medium low simmer.
  • Heat through, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.

Notes

This dish is the central feature of a meal so you could serve it with a salad and a veggie, but it is also served as a side dish with hot sauce at the table.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Dirty Rice Cajun Style
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 947mg41%
Potassium 313mg9%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 150IU3%
Vitamin C 9.7mg12%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.