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Louisiana / Creole

Creole Jambalaya

Red jambalaya cooked in one pot, lid never lifted.

70 minutes Serves 8

Where this comes from

A rice dish descended from jollof by way of Spanish and French Louisiana.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 lb andouille
  • 1 lb chicken thigh, cubed
  • 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 celery ribs
  • 1 can crushed tomato
  • 3 cups stock
  • 2 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves

Method

  1. 011. Brown sausage and chicken, remove.
  2. 022. Cook trinity in the fat until soft, add tomato and seasoning.
  3. 033. Stir in rice to toast 2 minutes.
  4. 044. Add stock and meat, bring to boil, cover, reduce to low.
  5. 055. Cook 25 minutes without lifting the lid. Rest 10, fluff.

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