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jambalaya

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Carol Perricone
@coolbaker1
Massapequa Park, NY

My girlfriend gave me this recipe. It's a keeper! My photos

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For jambalaya

  • 1/2 c
    olive oil
  • 3 c
    chopped onions
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced shallots
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 c
    chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 tsp
    salt, in all
  • 1 lb
    adouille sausage, cut in 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 1/2 lb
    white and dark chicken meat, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 3 c
    long grain rice
  • 6 c
    water, or chicken broth (i use broth)
  • 3
    bay leaves

How To Make jambalaya

  • 1
    Heat oil in large heavy pot. Add onions, shallots, garlic, bell pepper, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Stir and brown vegetables for 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the sausage and continue browning, cooking about 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Season chicken with remaing salt and cayenne pepper. Add to the pot with the bay leaves. Add rice and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the water/broth, stir, and cover pot. Cook for 35 minutes (until rice is tender, and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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