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.
Cookware We Recommend: Charleston Style Rice Steamer Item #130982
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
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:
- 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
- Add the top insert to the Rice Steamer and pour in the 3 cups of water
- Add in the tomato paste, salt, sugar and black pepper. Stir to combine
- 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.
- Steam for 20 minutes, check to make sure the rice is cooked, add more water if it begins to dry out
- Once the rice is cooked through add in the bacon and fluff the rice to combine, steam for an additional 10 minutes
- Serve topped with fresh chives for garnish
