Jambalaya, a dish that combines the rich tastes of Spanish, French, and African cuisines, is a true culinary delight. Its origins can be traced back to the 18th and 19th centuries when French and Spanish settlers, along with enslaved Africans, brought their diverse cooking styles to Louisiana. The resulting fusion of flavors has created a dish that is both unique and delectable. In this article, we will guide you through the intricacies of cooking the perfect jambalaya, exploring the key ingredients, cooking techniques, and variations that make this dish a beloved favorite around the world.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MY BEST-EVER JAMBALAYA
I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now prefer my recipe and won't order it when we go to the restaurant! -Alexis Van Vulpen, St. Albert, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and ham; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until browned., Add chicken to pan; cook 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes, broth, peppers, onion, Cajun seasoning and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender., Return to a boil; stir in rice and shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
JAMBALAYA
Spicy jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage.
Provided by Terri
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Saute sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and saute chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
- In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and file powder. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1632.7 mg, Sugar 2 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.
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
THE BEST JAMBALAYA
From one of my favorite cookbooks, The Best of The Best from Louisiana. With my many travels to New Orleans, I haven't found a Jambalaya that beats this one. It's a tad laborious and requires some time but it's well worth it. I usually double up the recipe as it holds very well. I also find it tastes better the next day.
Provided by Nadia NYC
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large pot, cover chicken with water; add celery, onion garlic and boil until tender, approximately 1 hour.
- Reserve stock.
- Remove meat from bones and cut, slice, cube, or shred,however you prefer.
- In 5 cups stock, cook rice until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes (the rice is supposed to be a bit moist).
- In a Dutch oven, fry sausage and ham until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove meat.
- Add butter to pan and saute onion, pepper, and parsley until tender, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add chicken, sausage, and ham; stir in garlic, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
- Add rice and mix thoroughly.
- Cook over low heat for approximately 15 minutes stirring frequently.
- Remove bay leaf and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your jambalaya taste its best. Look for plump, ripe vegetables, and use a good-quality smoked sausage.
- Don't skimp on the spices. Jambalaya is a spicy dish, so don't be afraid to add plenty of cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, thyme, and oregano, to taste.
- Cook the rice separately. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy. You can cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop.
- Add the rice to the jambalaya at the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent the rice from overcooking.
- Serve jambalaya over steamed rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
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 meat and vegetables, and it's also a perfect dish for a party or potluck. With a little planning and effort, you can make a jambalaya that will impress your friends and family.
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