Easy Cajun rice is the perfect side dish for any of your Cajun dishes. Turn this side into an entrée by adding sausage, shrimp, or chicken!
I’m not sure why we don’t eat Cajun food more often. We love everything about it! Its robust, spicy flavor with subtle earthiness is practically addictive.
I came up with this recipe for Cajun Rice many years ago when David and I made Cajun Stuffed Shrimp. I love rice with spicy food, but he doesn’t like rice unless it is flavorful. So I used ingredients in the fridge and pantry to create this recipe.
It typically includes a combination of rice, ground meat, vegetables, and Cajun seasonings. Here’s a basic recipe for Cajun rice: Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice.
How to Make Cajun Rice
- Saute: the peppers and garlic are sauteed in the pan with oil until tender.
- Brown the Tomato Sauce: Not only do you warm the tomato sauce, but you’re also browning it to give it a richer flavor. (Learn more about browning tomato sauce HERE)
- Warm Through: Stir in the steamed rice, cajun seasoning, and lemon juice and warm through. The rice will take on the tomato color. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if the mixture becomes too dry.
- Toss: Toss the rice with the scallions
- Serving: Serve immediately as a side dish or add meat to make an entree.
Why you’ll like this rice:
- Few Ingredients: there are very few ingredients, and they do not require much prep work or chopping.
- One-Pot Dish: this is a one-pot dish, so clean-up is a breeze!
- Make Into An Entree: Add smoked sausage, chicken, or shrimp to make this rice the main course.
Cajun Dirty Rice
FAQ
What is Popeyes Cajun Rice made of?
What is Cajun seasoning made of?
Why did Popeyes get rid of Cajun Rice?
Who makes Cajun Rice?
What is Cajun rice made of?
The dish is seasoned with a mix of Cajun spices, which typically includes paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Some versions also include ground meat like pork or beef, and it’s all cooked together in one pot until the rice is tender and the flavors are well combined. Is Cajun Rice The Same As Dirty Rice?
What are the types of long grain brown rice?
As brown rice of the long type we can consider black or wild rice and red rice. Brown rice is characterized by parts of the grain such as bran, endosperm and germ.
What type of rice is used for Cajun rice?
Rice | Different types of rice have different starch levels. The standard rice used for Cajun Rice is long-grain white rice, and it’s best not to stray from this variety. Dirty Rice gets its name from browned bits of meat speckled throughout the rice. If you want to convert this Cajun Rice recipe into Dirty Rice, just add meat!
How spicy is Cajun rice?
The level of spiciness in Cajun rice can vary depending on the amount of Cajun spices or seasoning used. It’s typically known for its flavorful and slightly spicy profile, but you can adjust the heat by adding more or less seasoning.