Welcome to the world of flavors and spices as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for Alicia's Jambalaya. This classic Cajun dish, originating from the vibrant streets of New Orleans, is a celebration of bold flavors, diverse ingredients, and the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we explore the secrets behind crafting an authentic and mouthwatering Alicia's Jambalaya.
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NICK'S JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt, andouille sausages, sweet onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic, chicken stock, crushed tomato, rice, bay leaves, shrimp
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium- high heat. Add the chicken, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and salt. Stir to coat.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, about 5 minutes, add the sausages and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Using the same pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until vegetables are soft and tender, scraping any brown bits on the bottom of the pot, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, cooked rice, and bay leaves. Stir well and add the chicken and sausage back into the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Put the lid on and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp. Put the lid back on and cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1175 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 71 grams, Sugar 10 grams
CINDY'S JAMBALAYA
This is a tradition here in the South. You can add anything you like to this basic recipe. You can add crawfish, chicken pieces, make it all sausage. You decide what you like and add it in!
Provided by Cindy in Pensacola
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Stir in the sausage, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery; season with salt and Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the rice until evenly coated in the vegetable mixture, then pour in the tomatoes with juice, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, stir in the shrimp, and cook 10 minutes uncovered until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Remove the pot from the heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 106.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 889.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
LEGENDARY JAMBALAYA
Steps:
- Heat a large, heavy, dry stockpot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and then brown the sausage. Remove the sausage from the pan, and reserve the drippings. Add another tablespoon peanut oil, and then brown the chicken, adding more peanut oil, if necessary.
- Return the sausage to the pan with the chicken, and add the onion, celery, garlic, and pepper. Saute until the meats and the vegetables are cooked through. Add the tomatoes and the hot sauce, and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Add the file powder and the Cajun spice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for at least 1 hour. Serve over cooked, steamed rice.
JAMBALAYA
Really good. I do cook the rice separate, that way I don't make glue, and you can make it hotter-I do!
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Chicken
Time 1h50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt shortening in a large/huge saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken pieces until brown on all sides and cooked about half way through, around 20 minutes or so.
- Remove and add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic.
- Cook slowly stirring now and again until onions are tender.
- Add sausage and cook 10 min more.
- Return chicken and add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT rice and stir together well.
- Cover and simmer for 30 min stirring now and again.
- Remove cover and continue to cook until broth cooks down a bit-you don't want it too thick as the rice will soak up the juice.
- Serve up the rice in bowls and ladle the Jambalaya on top, and offer more cayenne or Tabasco at the table.
- ***I know that cooking the rice on the side and not in the dish will cause some to have a heart attack, but I've found the flavor much better this way, IMHO.
- Diana.
EASY JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, jalapeño pepper, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, chicken stock, tomato, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, shrimp, salt, pepper
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add diced chicken breasts and Andouille sausage. Add salt and pepper to taste, and cook thoroughly.
- Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper.
- NOTE: Leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice
- Stir in diced onion, peppers, celery until they're soft.
- Add chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper and stir.
- Cover and simmer stew for 30 minutes.
- NOTE: Stir occasionally to make sure the rice doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan.
- Once the rice is cooked, add in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, then continue simmering until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1371 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 18 grams
ALICIA'S JAMBALAYA
Make and share this Alicia's Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AliciaCinATX
Categories White Rice
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- WHITE RICE.
- Start white rice in pan.
- Make 1 cup of rice with a 2:1 ratio (2 parts water to 1 part rice).
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of rice.
- Cover and reduce heat to LOW.
- After 10-15 minutes, check rice. Stir & "fluff" with a fork to make sure water is absorbed.
- Once it is done, remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
- SAUSAGE & ONION MIX.
- Heat a separate frying pan on HIGH heat.
- Add nice (moderate) amount of Extra Virgin Olive Oil to pan.
- Add diced onion and sauté (reserve some onion to add at the end).
- Stir frequently to avoid burning. The onions should be a translucent color.
- Add garlic and sauté until onions are golden.
- Add sausage, diced jalapeno, & any reserved onion and seasonings.
- Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- TIMING -- Provided your rice is fully cooked & the sausage is heated through, you're done & can mix everything together. If your rice still needs a little time, while you're waiting, reduce heat for the sausage mixture to Medium Low or Low (just enough to keep it nice & hot).
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine white rice with sausage mixture.
- The drippings from the frying pan are what make the white rice "dirty," so make sure to scrape everything into the bowl.
- Stir & toss well.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.1, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 1478, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 21
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will make a big difference in your jambalaya.
- Don't Crowd the Pan: When cooking the jambalaya, don't crowd the pan. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly and will make the jambalaya more mushy.
- Cook the Rice Properly: The rice is an important part of jambalaya, so it's important to cook it properly. Use a medium-grain rice, such as jasmine or basmati, and cook it according to the package directions.
- Add the Vegetables and Meat Gradually: Don't add all of the vegetables and meat to the jambalaya at once. Add them gradually, starting with the vegetables that take the longest to cook, such as onions and celery. This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming overcooked.
- Use a Good Stock: The stock you use in your jambalaya will make a big difference in the flavor. Use a flavorful stock, such as chicken or vegetable stock. You can also use a combination of stocks.
- Season to Taste: Be sure to season your jambalaya to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
Conclusion:
Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it's also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a jambalaya that you'll love.
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