Jambalaya

Jambalaya served in a pot
Jambalaya served in a pot

Jambalaya served in a pot
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Jambalaya

Jambalaya tantalises the taste buds with its vibrant flavours and hearty composition. This one-pot meal originated in the United States, particularly in Louisiana, and showcases a delightful fusion of African, French, and Spanish influences. Combining various meats like chicken, sausage, or prawns, along with an assortment of vegetables, rice, and aromatic herbs and spices, Jambalaya creates a symphony of flavours in each mouthful. Prepare to be transported to the lively streets of New Orleans as you savour this delectable and satisfying dish
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun, Creole, Louisiana Creole, Southern
Keyword american, bacon, cajun, celery, chicken stock, creole, garlic, ham, holy trinity, Jambalaya, louisiana, okra, onion, prawns, rice, seafood, tabasco
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 453kcal

Ingredients

  • 225 grams bacon
  • 1 large red pepper
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 600 grams rice
  • 1 tin tomatoes diced
  • 1 large chicken whole; cooked and cut in cubes (reserve stock)
  • 225 grams ham
  • 240 ml chicken stock
  • 225 grams okra
  • 450 grams prawns
  • 1 dash Tabasco Pepper Sauce
  • Italian seasoning to taste
  • parsley

Instructions

  • Cut the bacon into small pieces and dry them out in a frying pan
  • Remove the bacon and save the poured-off fat
  • Cook the chicken, garlic, peppers, and celery in the pan
  • Add Italian seasoning to the pan
  • Add the rice and toss it to coat
  • Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice, and add them to the pan
  • Measure the tomato juice and make it up to 240 ml
  • Add 1.25 liters of chicken stock to the pan
  • Add the ham and chicken, and stir to mix. Cover the pan
  • Cook until the rice is nearly finished
  • Add the okra and prawns, and finish cooking
  • Decorate with parsley and crushed bacon

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal