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Jambalaya

United States

Jambalaya reflects Louisiana's Creole and Cajun heritage, blending French, Spanish and West African culinary influences into one pot.

A hearty Louisiana Creole rice dish combining sausage, chicken and the 'holy trinity' of onion, celery and pepper — bold, spiced and full of Cajun character.

Authentic United States Jambalaya recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
45 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
420 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

300gandouille sausage, sliced
400gchicken thigh, cubed
1onion, diced
2celery stalks, diced
1green pepper, diced
350grice

Method

1

Brown sausage and chicken, then set aside.

2

Sauté onion, celery and pepper — the 'holy trinity' — in the rendered fat until softened.

3

Return the meat, add rice, Cajun spices and stock, stirring well.

4

Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, fluffing before serving.

Chef's Tip

Don't skip browning the meat first — the fond it leaves behind is the flavour base the entire dish is built on.

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