Cajun Steak Rice
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 2 cups Boiling Water, From Kettle
- 2 whole Sirloin Steaks, Cut Into Cubes Or Strips
- 4 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 5 whole Mixed Sweet Peppers, Sliced
- 1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced
- Pinch Of Salt
- 1.
- In a large stock pot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Next, add the rice and stir until all the rice is evenly coated in the oil.
- 2.
- Add 2 cups of boiling water from the kettle and a pinch of salt.
- Place the lid on the stock pot and cook for 18 minutes on a low heat.
- (See below for additional information on cooking the rice.)
- 3.
- Place the steak strips/cubes into a glass or ceramic mixing bowl.
- Add the cajun seasoning and mix to coat evenly.
- Set aside.
- 4.
- In a large pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat on medium.
- Add the steak and cook until just browning.
- Add the peppers and onions and continue to cook, turning the heat to low, until the rice is ready.
- 5.
- Once the rice is ready, remove the lid from the stock pot and to the rice, add the steak, peppers and onions.
- Combine thoroughly.
- 6.
- Divide between two plates and enjoy!
- A few tips that I always go by when cooking basmati rice:
- 1.
- Before cooking, drain the rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove most of the starch (too much starch will make the rice sticky and clump together).
- 2.
- Use the ratio 1 part rice to 2 parts water.
- 3.
- Never lift the lid on the pot while the rice is cooking as this will release all the steam which is important to retain to get perfect, fluffy rice.
- 4.
- I find it helpful to use a timer when cooking the rice so theres no chance of undercooking or overcooking.
- 5.
- Use a large stock pot.
- The more base area and thinly spread the rice is, the better.
- 6.
- Cook on a very low heat to avoid burning the rice.
olive oil, basmati rice, boiling water, sirloin, cajun seasoning, sweet peppers, red onion, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/cajun-steak-rice/ (may not work)