ReceptnaptárJambalaya with chicken and sausage
Jambalaya is the rice dish of Louisiana cooking, a descendant of Spanish paella. It's made in one pot: meat, sausage, vegetables and spicy rice, which absorbs every flavour as it cooks in the stock.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Toss the chicken with salt, pepper and half a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, brown the sausage in the oil over medium-high heat (3-4 minutes) and remove, then brown the chicken in the same pot (5-6 minutes) and remove.
- In the remaining fat, soften the onion, pepper and celery for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and the remaining spices.
- Stir in the rice and toast for 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes, stock and bay leaf.
- Return the meats, bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes without stirring.
- Take off the heat, rest covered for 10 minutes, fluff with a fork and serve with spring onion.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Brown the sausage and chicken separately so a fond forms on the bottom of the pot; this gives the deep flavour.
- Don't stir or lift the lid during cooking, or the rice turns sticky.
- You can also add prawns: put them in for the last 5 minutes.
- It's even better the next day and keeps for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between jambalaya and paella?
Jambalaya is seasoned Cajun-style, with sausage and the "holy trinity" vegetables providing the flavour; paella is saffron-based and Spanish.
Is it spicy?
Medium; you can control it with the Cajun seasoning and how hot the sausage is.
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