Jambalaya

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New Orleans' favourite, spicy, hearty and tasty.

  • 8
  • Average
  • 20 mins
  • 45 mins
  • 45 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 pound andouille sausage
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1/2c okra
  • 1/2tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1tbsp minced garlic
  • 500ml chicken broth
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/4tsp dried thyme
  • 1 pound peeled and cleaned 30/40 shrimp

Preparation

Step 1

Heat up the olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot. Stir in the sausage, chicken and vegetables. Add in seasoning and salt and cook until soft.

Step 2

Stir in the rice until well mixed and then add the tomatoes, garlic, stock, bay leaves and thyme. Boil and let simmer for 20 minutes

Step 3

Stir in the raw shrimp and cook for 10 minutes uncovered. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, discarding the bay leaves first. Serve with lemon wedge

Paella pan can be used to create crispy rice with the rest of the ingredients.