Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with Elswet's Jambalaya Rice, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans. This classic Creole dish is a celebration of bold spices, succulent meats, and aromatic vegetables, all harmoniously blended in a rich, savory sauce. Discover the secrets behind this iconic dish as we unveil Elswet's treasured family recipe, along with variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Get ready to indulge in a feast fit for a Mardi Gras celebration, as we explore the culinary heritage and diverse flavors of Jambalaya Rice.
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GULF COAST JAMBALAYA RICE
As the stew of the South, jambalaya is a definite staple. For ages, home cooks have been making their own tweaks on the traditional recipe. This rendition is my favorite. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the first 10 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender., Stir in shrimp and rice. Cook, covered, 15-20 minutes longer, until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
EVERYTHING JAMBALAYA
Although I was "not an easy child," my Cajun daddy says there are many reasons he loves me. I think this recipe may be at the top of a very short list!
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cook rice to package directions.
- Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and butter to the pan. Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter. Brown chicken 3 minutes, add sausage, and cook 2 minutes more. Add onion, celery, pepper, bay, and cayenne.
- Saute vegetables 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over the pan and cook 1 or 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and season with cumin, chili, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire. Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.
- Simmer shrimp 5 minutes until pink and firm. Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet. Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice on to the center of the bowlfuls of jambalaya. Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leaves.
ELSWET'S ROSEMARY RICE
This is the perfect side dish for roast chicken, shrimp scampi, or a nice roast (it works so well with pork AND beef!). If used with beef, substitute the chicken broth/bulion cubes for beef flavored ones, and pork bulion for pork. Also, if you don't have the 16-oz can of chicken broth on hand, you can substitute or 2 cups hot water with 6 (flavored to match the meat you're serving) bulion cubes melted within.
Provided by Pagan
Categories White Rice
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium high heat in a medium-sized sauce pan that has a lid.
- Add the rosemary, garlic, and red pepper.
- Then cook the green onions and parsley until soft- 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice, and salt, and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let rice cook on low heat until liquid is absorbed- 15-17 minutes.
- Add one cup of HOT water, add the gumbo filé [or sassafras leaves] and continue to cook until rice is done.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in vinegar and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 527.8, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.7
ELSWET'S DELUXE SPANISH RICE
The base recipe for this came from the Wise Encyclopedia of Cookery [1970's version]. my Wife has adapted the recipe and, over the years, perfected it. This is rich without being heavy. It is creamy without being too liquid. It is spicy, but not uncomfortably so, and goes with just about anything you wish to serve it with. We have it most often with home made chimis or broiled steak. ;) Hope you love it as much as we do. We use brown rice, as the carbs are less, and my Lady is diabetic. Feel free to substitute white rice, as you wish. To make the chicken stock of boullion cubes, 6 chicken cubes to 6 cups hot water and stir until the cubes are completely melted.
Provided by Pagan
Categories Brown Rice
Time 45m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a four-quart sauce pan, over a medium heat, heat the oil. Add in the brown rice and cook, stirring constantly until rice is lightly toasted. [This step requires constant attention.].
- Add chopped onion, green onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Stir until blended, and continue cooking until onions begin changing translucent.
- Add tomatoes and chicken stock [or bullion water]. Return to boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for approximately 20 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese. Stir well until the cream cheese is entirely melted and blended, recover, and cook for approximately 15 more minutes.
- Allow to stand, removed from heat, for 5-8 minutes, fluff with a fork, garnish with cheese and black olives, and serve hot!
- NOTE: This may be served as a side dish, or with sliced smoked sausage, shredded chicken or beef, shrimp, or other seafood and served as a main dish. Also, if you want it more spicy, you can add in the cumin and cayenne while you are toasting the rice. That will breatly enhance the heat level of these spices. Hope you enjoy it!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 891.9, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 7
QUICK JAMBALAYA
This quick and easy recipe will fill up your family with delicious jambalaya flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices. Melt butter in a 5 to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and sausage is lightly browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, pepper sauce, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Bring to a boil; add shrimp. Cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked and opaque in center.
- Gently stir in hot rice and cook 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.3 calories, Carbohydrate 150.9 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 862.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
ELSWET'S SCALLOPED RICE AU GRATIN
This tastes much more rich than the nutritional guide would indicate. It's fantastic if you love cheese, and makes an apt side dish to just about any meat entre. You can add a pound of browned ground beef or diced, pre-cooked chicken to make this a one-dish meal! This is a family recipe from Kelly County Ireland, which has survived the years [with adaptations along the way, of course]. It was originally intended for use with potatoes. If you wish to attempt it in its original form, boil 4 large potatoes for 8 minutes, remove from pot and slice, and use in place of the rice.
Provided by Pagan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fry the onions and peppers in the butter until the onions are a light, golden brown. Add the rice, salt, and boiling water and cook until the rice is nearly done.
- Add the tomato soup.
- Once the rice has absorbed all the liquid, gently fold in the cheese. Stir to mix.
- Transfer to a well greased casserole and bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 1213.6, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 12.1, Protein 10.9
JAMBALAYA RICE SALAD
My cold rice salad has a little hint of spice for a classic jambalaya-style kick. Shrimp, tomatoes, ham and peppers give the dish bright colors and a delightful texture. -Karen Rahn, Hixon, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions; cool. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ham and onion; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar., Combine rice, ham mixture, shrimp, celery and peppers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Add tomatoes; toss to combine. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges
QUICK JAMBALAYA
This recipe makes quick work out of jambalaya by using leftover rice, and it tastes great with freshly cooked grains, too. To make this meal meatless, use vegan andouille sausage or stick with pork sausage, if you prefer. Either option, along with creole seasoning and the classic trinity of creole cooking - onion, celery and green bell pepper - result in a dish that is unmistakably Louisianan. Though many jambalaya recipes skip tomatoes, this version uses a blend of tomato paste and diced tomatoes to add bulk, and an acidity that helps lighten up the otherwise hearty one-pot meal.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories grains and rice, main course
Time 35m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining tablespoon oil, then add the celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked rice. Sprinkle with the creole seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and hot sauce and cook until warmed through. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the scallions and serve with more hot sauce.
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
ELSWET'S JASMINE RICE
This is jasmine rice as served with Juanita's Seafood Gumbo or Elswet's Pot Roast. It is not overpowering and can be served with any style meat entre from chicken to lasagne to seafood and anything in between. Very versatile.
Provided by Pagan
Categories Brown Rice
Time 28m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Deposit the loose tea into a tea ball and drop into the 1/4 cup hot water and let steep.
- Pour 5 cups cold water to a 2 quart pot, add 1 teaspoon salt and rice, and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and cook until done; approximately 20 minutes.
- When fully cooked, drain rice and deposit into a large bowl.
- Add margarine, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, stirring well to mix.
- Remove tea ball from 1/4 cup jasmine tea and set aside; pour tea over rice and stir well to mix.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use good-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your jambalaya rice even better.
- Don't skimp on the seasoning. Jambalaya is a well-seasoned dish, so don't be afraid to add plenty of spices and herbs.
- Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a little bite to it. Overcooked rice will make your jambalaya mushy.
- Add the vegetables and meat towards the end of the cooking process. This will help them to retain their flavor and texture.
- Serve jambalaya rice with a side of cornbread or French bread. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Jambalaya rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its flavorful combination of rice, vegetables, meat, and spices, jambalaya is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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