Southern Rice Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute pepper and onion 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in rice, spices and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, until heated through.

SOUTHERN DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• Pulse gizzards in food processor, then pulse livers.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan. Saute onion and gizzards over medium heat, stirring constantly, until meat begins to brown (about 5 minutes). Add livers and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until brown (about 3 minutes).
• Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add broth, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook about 20 minutes, until rice has absorbed liquid. Sprinkle with green onion and serve.

SOUTHERN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Let the oil get hot in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the onion; stir/saute 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add in the rice, tomatoes, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Tabasco, salt, and pepper; stir-fry for 5 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice.
• Stir in black-eyed peas and parsley; cook, stirring, until the peas are hot.
• Adjust seasonings to taste and serve.