Charleston Red Rice
Charleston Red Rice
This ain't your grandma's rice! Our Red Rice recipe, passed down through generations, combines fluffy Tidewater Grain® Carolina Gold rice, savory bacon, and a hint of sweetness for a side dish that's both comforting and unforgettable. The combo of ingredients, along with the traditional steaming method from our Carolina Cooker® Charleston Style Rice Steamer, results in a dish that's deeply flavorful and represents classic Lowcountry cuisine.
Ingredients
2 Cups Tidewater Grain® Carolina Gold Rice
3 Cups Water
1 - 6 Oz can of Tomato Paste
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
1 Cup Yellow Onion, diced
4 Pieces of Bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 Tablespoons Chives, chopped fresh for garnish
Directions
Step 01:
Fill the bottom pot of the Charleston Style Rice Steamer with water to just below where the top insert sits and begin to bring to a boil over medium high heat
Step 02:
Add the top insert to the Rice Steamer and pour in the 3 cups of water
Step 03:
Add in the tomato paste, salt, sugar and black pepper. Stir to combine
Step 04:
Once the water in the bottom chamber begins to boil and steam, add in the onions and rice & cover with the lid. Reduce heat to medium low but make sure to maintain a boil in the bottom chamber by watching for steam.
Step 05:
Steam for 20 minutes, check to make sure the rice is cooked, add more water if it begins to dry out
Step 06:
Once the rice is cooked through add in the bacon and fluff the rice to combine, steam for an additional 10 minutes
Step 07:
Serve topped with fresh chives for garnish
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