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Cajun Dirty Rice

Savoury rice cooked with spiced mince and chicken livers. It gets its colour and depth from the pan.

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  • Time45 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.68 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

6 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large lidded pan. Brown the pork mince for 6 minutes, breaking it up well.

    6 min
  2. 2

    Add the chicken livers and cook for 3 minutes until no longer pink.

    3 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the onion, pepper and celery and cook for 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and spices for 1 minute.

    6 min
  4. 4

    Tip in the rice and stir for 1 minute, then pour in the water. Bring to the boil, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  5. 5

    Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  6. 6

    Fold through the spring onions and parsley and serve.

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