Spicy Chorizo-Style Dirty Rice

This Cajun classic gets its name from the “dirty” color imparted by chicken livers and spices. By combining them with spicy chorizo and baking everything together, you create a deeply savory and satisfying one-pot meal.

Spicy Chorizo-Style Dirty Rice

This Cajun classic gets its name from the “dirty” color imparted by chicken livers and spices. By combining them with spicy chorizo and baking everything together, you create a deeply savory and satisfying one-pot meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 16 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Meat: 14oz spicy chorizo skinned, 7oz chicken livers (chopped)
• Veg: 1 onion 1 celery stalk, 1 red & 1 green pepper, 1 red chili
• Rice: 1 2/3 cups long-grain rice 3 1/4 cups chicken stock
• Spice: Paprika coriander seeds, thyme, oregano

Equipment

• Cast iron casserole dish (stovetop to oven)
• Knife

Method

 

Instructions

1. Sauté the ‘holy trinity’ (onion, celery, peppers) until soft; remove.
2. Fry the crumbled chorizo and livers until browned. Stir in fresh chili, garlic, and spices.
3. Return the vegetables to the pot. Add the rice and hot chicken stock.
4. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 40 mins until liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in fresh herbs and fluff with a fork before serving.

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