Tag: cajun rice

Dirty Rice – Cajun Style Pork Fried Rice

The Best Dirty Rice, Ever!

I just can’t say enough about this Dirty Rice recipe.  I’m telling you, truly, it’s the best version I’ve ever had and I’m not just saying that because it’s my recipe.  My wife and I just kept going back for seconds, thirds and fourths.  Okay, there was nothing left when we got done eating and my kids loved it too.  Now that’s saying something because this recipe has liver in it.  It’s true, I designed this recipe to be more family friendly and than the traditional spicy recipes but don’t let that steer you away from trying it.  Some chopped peppers and a dash of Cayenne will quickly put you back in business, if you like it hot, and I guarantee this recipe will be at the top of your list of rice recipes, from here on out.

Traditional Dirty Rice

Most Dirty Rice recipes have a kick to them.  This means peppers and spice.  I avoid both in this version for several reasons.  First, because it makes it more family friendly and, second, because it can easily be added to this recipe, with out changing a thing, if you prefer it.  And, third, this version is absolutely amazing.

I mentioned before that I don’t use peppers in this recipe.  I add sweet peas instead and as an alternative to using Old Bay or something even spicier, like “Slap Ya Mama”, I use Knorr Beef Bouillon.  Now that’s not to say that any beef bouillon will work, because I’m not sure that it will.  I just know that Knorr is uniquely seasoned and balanced to make this Dirty Rice perfect.  In my opinion, it’s a lot like Ramen Noodle season packs or the seasoning pack found in a box of Rice-A-Roni.  So know that I’m not advertising for Knorr, I just know that it just works wonders in this dish.

Also, be sure to check out my Cajun Stuffed Peppers, my Jambalaya and both my How to make Boudin and my Boudin Balls recipes.

Dirty Rice Ingredients:

2 cups Rice, uncooked
4 cups Water
8 oz Ground Pork
4 oz Chicken Liver
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1/2 Onion, chopped
2 Green Onions, chopped
1/2 cup Fresh Parsely, chopped
1 Celery Stick, chopped
1 Cup Peas
2 tbsp Knorr Beef Bouilion
1 Stick Butter

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial for this Dirty Rice recipe and I’ll show you exactly how to make it.

Jambalaya with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage

Jambalaya

Creole style Jambalaya

You guys are in for a real treat if you like Jambalaya.  As always, I post recipes only as good as they come and the way I know they should be.  Nothing but the best restaurants in New Orleans serve Jambalaya like this and I’m going to teach you how to do it in the comfort of your own home.  I promise you, if you make Jambalaya like this the next you have friends or family over, no one is going to leave until you give them the exact ingredients.  Well, here it is, from Poor Man’s Gourmet Kitchen to yours.  Now go tear it up!

Jambalaya Ingredients:

2 Andouille Sausages
1 lbs Shrimp, pealed and deveined
2 cups Rice
1/2 Onion, chopped
1 Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1/2 tsp Anchovy Paste, or one crushed anchovy
1 cup Clam Juice
Chicken Broth (approximately 1 quart, watch video)
1 can Diced Tomatoes
1/2 can Tomato Sauce
1 tbsp Creole Seasoning (add more to taste for spice)
1 tbsp Worcestershire
1 1/2 oz Louisiana Hot Sauce, (or something similar like Tabasco)
Top off with Scallions

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this amazing Jambalaya.