Rice Creole Recipes

RICE CREOLE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt and the rice. Stir well. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 17 minutes.
• Drain the rice in a colander.
• Return the rice to the same saucepan and add the butter, lemon juice and pepper. Blend gently until the grains are well coated. Serve.

CREOLE RICE

Steps:

• Fry bacon till crisp.
• You can also use ham slices but bacon taste best to me.
• Drain all but 2 Tbs drippings.
• Add onions,pepper,cook till tender.
• Stir in rice,tomatoes,broth,and seasonings.
• Bring to a boil,cover and simmer over low heat 20 mins.
• Allow to stand for 10 mins before serving.

CAJUN CREOLE STYLE RICE

Steps:

• saute vegetables in butter over medium heat until soft.
• add all other ingredients and stir well bring to a boil reduce the heat and cover.
• turn heat to low for 25 minutes.

CREOLE RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter; add Creole seasoning and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in rice. Cover and heat through.

CREOLE MUSSELS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Combine the rice, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery, season with salt and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and Cajun seasoning; cook until the tomatoes start breaking down, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add 1 cup water and the mussels and season with salt. Cover and cook until the mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes (discard any unopened mussels). Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; season with salt.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and divide among bowls. Top with the mussels and broth; sprinkle with parsley.

CREOLE SHRIMP & RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Add shrimp; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Stir in shrimp but do not heat through. Cool mixture; freeze in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with rice.

CREOLE RICE

Steps:

• Bring the water, with salt, to a boil in a saucepan. Add the rice and stir well. Bring back to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain the rice well. Add the butter, lemon juice, Tabasco, ground pepper and parsley. Blend well and serve.

CALAS (CREOLE RICE BEIGNETS)

Steps:

• Combine water and sugar in a small bowl. Add yeast and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add rice and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature, about 10 minutes.
• Lightly mash the rice mixture, leaving some grains intact. Stir in eggs, raisins, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix in flour and cashews until well incorporated. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Heat enough oil in a large saucepan to cover the beignets. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil; cook until browned, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Promptly sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

CREOLE BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• Crumble the ground beef into a deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green pepper. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned. Drain the grease.
• Add the rice and water to the pan, and season with Creole seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the water is absorbed. About halfway through cooking the rice, stir in the black-eyed peas.