Pappadeaux Dirty Rice Copycat Recipe
A flavorful and versatile Cajun dish, Pappadeaux Dirty Rice combines rice, ground pork, chicken liver, and a blend of spices for a satisfying meal. Recreate the iconic Pappadeaux taste at home with this easy-to-follow copycat recipe.
Equipment
- food processor
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Separate skillet or frying pan
- Large saucepan or skillet with lid
- Mixing utensils
- Microwave-safe dish (optional)
- Microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap (optional)
- Microwave (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 lb chicken liver
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 bell pepper finely chopped (optional)
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth for cooking rice
- Oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of long-grain white rice thoroughly.
- Cook the rice using 4 cups of chicken broth or water according to package instructions. Set aside.
- In a food processor, blend chicken liver and ground pork for about 5 minutes until well combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil, and cook the meat mixture until well-browned and cooked through.
- Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a separate skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add optional bell peppers and celery if desired.
- Combine the cooked meat and sautéed vegetables in a large saucepan or skillet.
- Add the cooked rice to the mixture.
- Stir in dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors.
- Discard the bay leaf.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
- Serve the Pappadeaux Dirty Rice as a main course or side dish.
Notes
Nutrition Facts: (Per serving - 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 39g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 14g