Arroz sucio cajún, mejor que el de comida para llevar

Ingredientes

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 lb chicken livers, finely chopped
• 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or avocado)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.

2. 2

   Push the vegetables to the sides of the pot and add the ground pork. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until well-browned, about 6-8 minutes. Add the finely chopped chicken livers and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until they are no longer pink and have started to break down into the meat mixture.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and dried thyme over the meat and vegetables. Stir everything together and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.

4. 4

   Pour in the rinsed rice and stir to coat every grain in the flavorful fat and spices. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer undisturbed for 18-20 minutes.

5. 5

   After 20 minutes, turn off the heat. Do NOT lift the lid. Let the pot rest for 10 full minutes. After the rest, remove the lid, discard the bay leaves, and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Stir in half of the sliced green onions. Transfer the dirty rice to a serving bowl and top with the remaining green onions. Serve hot.