Have you ever wondered how Caribbean or Russian cuisine tastes like? Well now you have the chance to try it!Here we provide you with all necessary knowledge needed to prepare not only traditional Jamaican codfish fritters but also Cajun meatballs or world-famous Creamy Irish coffee! See it for yourself!
Cajun fried rice
Date: October 1, 2007
Origin: oregonlive.com
Makes 4 servings
8 ounces andouille or other cooked spicy sausage, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 average onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 ounces frozen sliced okra, thawed
4 normal cups cooked long-grain white rice (about 1 1/3 normal cup raw)
1 tablespoon Cajun spice blend or prepared blend (see note)
In a nonstick skillet, add sausage and stir often until slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion, garlic and okra, stir often until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.
Gently mix in rice and Cajun spice blend, stir occasionally until the rice is hot and golden and the okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl.
NOTE: For Cajun spice blend, mix 3/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt. - From Sunset magazine, October 2002
Per serving: calories: 471 (12% from protein, 46% from carbohydrate, 42% from fat), protein: 14.8 grams, total fat: 22.1 grams, saturated fat: 6.9 grams, cholesterol: 39 mg, sodium: 822 mg, carbohydrate: 54.5 grams, dietary fiber: 4.4 grams
Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 3 starch, 1 meat, 3 1/2 fat