A traditional New Orleans favorite, very rich in ingredients, it can become a main dish with a tossed green salad served on the side…
Ingredients (for 2)
- 1 cup white rice
- 1/2 cup chicken liver
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 1/2 scallion
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- salt and black pepper
Directions
- Cook the rice in boiling salted water until almost done (about 10-12 minutes depending on variety); drain and put aside
- In the meantime, heat peanut oil in a heavy skillet and brown the minced onion, garlic and celery
- Cut up the chicken liver in cubes; add them to the skillet and sauté until they are cooked and crumbly
- Stir in the scallion (diced), parsley and bell pepper (chopped)
- Add the rice and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the ingredients are well mixed
- Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper
Tips from the Chef
- Do not overcook the rice: drain it before it is done and stir fry it in the pan with the remaining ingredients for a couple of minutes
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