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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Pork_chop_and_dirty_rice.jpg|thumb|Pork chop and dirty rice]] [[file:New_Orleans_Gumbo_-_3.jpg|thumb|New Orleans Gumbo - 3|left]] [[file:Dirty_rice.jpg|thumb|Dirty rice]] '''Dirty rice''' is a traditional [[Louisiana Creole cuisine|Louisiana Creole]] dish made from [[white rice]] which gets a "dirty" color from being cooked with small pieces of [[chicken liver]] or [[giblets]], which give it a distinctive flavor. Other ingredients include [[bell pepper]], [[celery]], [[onion]], and [[spices]] such as [[cayenne pepper]] and [[black pepper]]. <br />
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==Ingredients==<br />
The primary ingredients in dirty rice are:<br />
* [[White rice]]<br />
* [[Chicken liver]] or [[giblets]]<br />
* [[Bell pepper]]<br />
* [[Celery]]<br />
* [[Onion]]<br />
* [[Cayenne pepper]]<br />
* [[Black pepper]]<br />
* [[Garlic]]<br />
* [[Parsley]]<br />
* [[Green onions]]<br />
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==Preparation==<br />
Dirty rice is typically prepared by first cooking the chicken liver or giblets until they are browned. These are then finely chopped and returned to the pan along with the [[holy trinity (cooking)|holy trinity]] of Creole cooking: bell pepper, celery, and onion. Garlic and other seasonings are added, and the mixture is cooked until the vegetables are tender. The cooked rice is then added to the pan and mixed thoroughly to ensure that it absorbs the flavors of the meat and vegetables.<br />
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==Variations==<br />
There are many variations of dirty rice, with some recipes including [[ground beef]] or [[pork sausage]] instead of or in addition to chicken liver. Some versions also include [[kidney beans]] or [[black-eyed peas]].<br />
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==Cultural Significance==<br />
Dirty rice is a staple in [[Louisiana]] cuisine and is often served as a side dish or as a main course. It is particularly popular during [[Mardi Gras]] and other celebrations. The dish reflects the resourcefulness of Creole cooks, who used every part of the chicken to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.<br />
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==Related Dishes==<br />
* [[Jambalaya]]<br />
* [[Gumbo]]<br />
* [[Red beans and rice]]<br />
* [[Etouffee]]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Louisiana Creole cuisine]]<br />
* [[Cajun cuisine]]<br />
* [[Soul food]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
{{Commons category|Dirty rice}}<br />
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[[Category:Louisiana Creole cuisine]]<br />
[[Category:Rice dishes]]<br />
[[Category:American rice dishes]]<br />
[[Category:Louisiana cuisine]]<br />
[[Category:Southern United States cuisine]]<br />
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