Charleston Red Rice Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 No. 2 can tomatoes | ||
| 2 1/4 cups raw long grain rice | ||
| 1 medium-large onion, chopped | ||
| 6 or more stalks celery, diced | ||
| Pinch sage | ||
| Pinch thyme | ||
| 1 small green pepper, chopped fine | ||
| 6 slices bacon, or leftover ham chunks | ||
| Tomato Paste | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Salt, pepper to taste | ||
Directions
Fry the bacon or ham in heavy saucepan.
Add tomato paste and all other ingredients and let cook until vegetables are tender.
Then put into a steamer and cover and let steam until dry.
Put in a double boiler, if you want, with the top on and let dry.
Takes about 45 minutes to get good and dry.
Add tomato paste and all other ingredients and let cook until vegetables are tender.
Then put into a steamer and cover and let steam until dry.
Put in a double boiler, if you want, with the top on and let dry.
Takes about 45 minutes to get good and dry.
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