Mexican Dirty Rice: A Flavorful Fusion Dish Your Family Will Love
Mexican Dirty Rice is a flavorful fusion of traditional Mexican rice and Cajun-style dirty rice. This dish combines the rich, spicy flavors of sausage and Cajun seasoning with the aromatic, tomato-infused goodness of Mexican rice. Perfect as a side dish or a hearty main course, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 minute
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (preferably Mahatma white rice), uncooked
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ medium Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ yellow onion, diced (divided)
- 1 stalk celery, diced (divided)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- 1 lb pork sausage
Spices & Seasonings:
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tbsp dried parsley (or 1 ½ tbsp fresh parsley)
Notes
- Rice Preparation: Soaking and drying the rice helps prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Sausage Choice: Use spicy pork sausage for extra heat, or mild if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Tomato Puree: Blending fresh tomatoes with aromatics gives the rice a vibrant, authentic taste.
- Don’t Stir the Rice: Once the broth is added, avoid stirring to ensure fluffy, separate grains.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g