Miss Daisys Red Rice Food

GULLAH RED RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice until the water becomes slightly clear. (This removes the starch.)
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, onion and pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften and start to brown at the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir rice into the tomato mixture and cook, uncovered, and stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Add just enough water to cover the rice (about 2 cups). Tightly cover with a lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes without uncovering the baking dish. Turn off the oven, remove the rice, fluff the rice, then cover and return to oven for 10 minutes more.

RED RICE PERLOO

Steps:

• Rinse the rice until the water becomes slightly clear. (This removes the starch.)
• Process the celery, onion and bell pepper in a food processor or until finely minced. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced vegetables. Cook until the vegetables are softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, sugar and House Seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Stir in the okra, rice and butter and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and vegetable stock and check for seasoning.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked, 20 to 30 minutes. Fluff the rice, then add the lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
• Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

MISS DAISY'S RED RICE

Steps:

• Fry bacon strips in a heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from pan and drain on paper towels, reserving grease in skillet.
• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Add onions, celery, and green peppers to grease in skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium, add rice to vegetables and cook, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a large baking dish and add 2 cups water.
• Cover tightly with aluminum foil, then bake for 1 hour.
• Serve topped with crumbled bacon.