In this cousin of jambalaya, bits of meat, such as giblets or sausage, and seasonings are added to white rice before cooking.
Dirty rice is a traditional Cajun dish made from white rice cooked with small pieces of chicken liver or giblets, which give it a dark ("dirty") color. The cooked livers tend to be dry, but carry a very mild flavor. Similar to a pilaf, it also includes green bellpepper, celery and onion (the "holy trinity").