Jul 14 2026
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Carolina Gold Rice Recipe

Inspired by Theodore Rex
Time1h
Serves4

COOKED IN A CLAYPOT, MAGURO CHIAI, PORK AND OFFAL, WITH SWEET, SAVORY AND FRAGRANT SPICES

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    Begin by preparing all the ingredients for cooking. Rinse the Carolina Gold Rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cut the pork belly, maguro chiai, and offal into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Slice the green onions thinly for garnish.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a claypot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meats

    Add the pork belly and cook until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Then, add the maguro chiai and pork offal, stirring well to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the meats are browned.

  4. 4

    Add Spices and Rice

    Stir in the soy sauce, black pepper, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Add the rinsed Carolina Gold Rice to the pot, stirring to coat the rice in the mixture.

  5. 5

    Add Chicken Broth

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Season with salt to taste.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the claypot with a lid, and allow to simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.

  7. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot.

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