Charleston Red Rice

Savannah Red Rice (American)

rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, bacon, smoked sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery

Charleston Red Rice is a traditional tomato-based rice dish from South Carolina’s Lowcountry, closely associated with Charleston and Gullah Geechee foodways. It is usually cooked as a one-pot dish in which the rice absorbs tomato and smoky meat flavors, giving it its signature red color and a rich, savory taste. The dish reflects the deep African diaspora influence on Lowcountry cooking while remaining a distinctive regional classic in its own right.

Modified March 29, 2026

Created Feb. 10, 2017 by: itisclaudio


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