Cajun rice

 
                                 CAJUN RICE
 
 Recipe By     : Unknown
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Lisa's Tnt                       Rice
                 Cajun                            Cajun/Creole
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Yellow onion -- chopped
    1                    Green bell pepper --
                         Chopped
    1       bn           Green onions -- chopped
    2                    Garlic cloves -- crushed
      1/2   lb           Mushroom -- cleaned &
                         Sliced
   16       oz           Stewed tomatoes -- * see
                         Note
      1/4   c            Green chiles -- canned
    1       t            Chili powder
    1       t            Cajun spice mix -- see
                         Directi
      1/4   c            Fresh cilantro sprigs --
                         Chopp
    2       ds           Tabasco sauce
    4       c            Brown rice, cooked -- ** see
 
   Preparation Time: 0:25 Saute the onion, green pepper, scallions,
   garlic, and mushrooms in a small amount of water for 5 to 10 minutes.
   Add the remaining ingredients (except for the rice) and mix well.
   Stir in the cooked rice, heat through, and serve.
   
   NOTE: Some Commerical Cajun spice mixes are now available. To make
   your own Cajun spice mix, combine 3 tablespoons paprika, 2 teaspoons
   onion powder, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons ground
   white pepper, 2 teaspoons cayenne, 1 teaspoon ground dried oregano, 1
   teaspoon ground dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon celery seed. Mix
   together and store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 1/3
   cup.
 
  
 
 
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 NOTES : I added 1 cooked link of turkey kielbasa, sliced and 1 cup
 precooked, frozen shrimp.  Tasted just like jambalaya!!
 Also used Lusianne's Cajun Spice.