Gullah Recipe for Red Rice
Red rice is a simple dish of rice, onions and tomatoes seasoned to perfection. This version is inspired by a cookbook of Lowcountry favorites told in the Gullah language and translated into English.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Bacon grease or other oil or shortening
- ⅓-1/2 pound smoked meat such as ham or sausage cut into bite sized pieces
- 1-2 onions, chopped
- 5-6 tomatoes, diced
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder optional
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the baking grease in a large pot or small dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the meat and cook until browned on the edges, then remove and set aside.
- Add the onions and tomatoes to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the water, rice, salt and chili powder if desired. Add the meat, stirring at medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes. If rice is not done, add another ¼ cup of water, recover and cook 5-6 more mminutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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