Name: Cajun dirty rice
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati rice; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 3 rashers (240g) bacon, chopped; 1 tablespoon cajun spice mix; 500 gram minced pork; 1 small (100g) red onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 large (350g) red capsicum, diced; 1/3 cup (60g) chopped bottled jalapeno peppers; 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock; 2 green onions (green shallots), sliced finely

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati rice

1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

3 rashers (240g) bacon, chopped

1 tablespoon cajun spice mix

500 gram minced pork

1 small (100g) red onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 large (350g) red capsicum, diced

1/3 cup (60g) chopped bottled jalapeno peppers

1 cup (250ml) chicken stock

2 green onions (green shallots), sliced finely

Method

1.Cook rice according to packet directions; drain.

2.Meanwhile, in a large casserole dish or large frypan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the bacon until crispy. Add cajun spice mix and pork mince, and continue to cook over a medium to high heat until the pork is brown. Add the remaining oil, red onion, celery, capsicum and jalapenos, and continue to cook until the onion is soft. Add the chicken stock and deglaze the pan by scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until most of the stock has evaporated, then fold through the rice.

3.Scatter with the green onions and serve.

Suitable to freeze. Rice suitable to microwave.
Note

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