Cajun Rice

This Cajun-influenced rice dish really does provide a nice alternative to the normal fried rice option. Equally suitable to eat on its own or as a side. Serves four-plus.

 

Ingredients

4 tsp Cajun Seasoning

½ white onion, diced

1 red pepper, small dice

1 green pepper, small dice

1 tbsp  olive oil

900ml  chicken stock

300g long-grain white rice

2 tbsp  fresh lemon juice

2 spring onions, thinly sliced

2 tsp salt

 

Method

In a medium-sized pan heat the olive oil.  Add the onion and peppers adding a touch of the Cajun spice.  Next stir in the uncooked rice along with the salt and the rest of the Cajun seasoning.  Stir everything together then add the chicken stock.  Turn the heat to a medium-to-low and cook until the rice is cooked through.  Stir in the lemon juice and check the seasoning.  Finish with a garnish of spring onions.

 

Gary Townsend is chef owner of Elements, 19 New Kirk Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 3SJ

www.elementsgla.com