**Jambalaya: A Flavorful Fusion of French, Spanish, and African Cuisine**
Jambalaya, a beloved dish originating from Louisiana, is a vibrant amalgamation of French, Spanish, and African culinary traditions. This one-pot wonder boasts a rich history, dating back to the 18th century, when French and Spanish settlers brought their culinary influences to the region. Over time, African slaves added their own unique touch to the dish, creating a melting pot of flavors that continues to captivate taste buds today. Jambalaya is characterized by its distinctive blend of spices, including Cajun holy trinity (onion, celery, and bell pepper), Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper, which impart a symphony of flavors. This savory dish typically features a combination of meat (chicken, sausage, shrimp, or a combination thereof), vegetables, and aromatic long-grain rice, cooked together in a flavorful broth. Whether you prefer a classic jambalaya, a seafood-centric rendition, or a vegetarian variation, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities for customization. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore a selection of delectable jambalaya recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Louisiana.
OVEN JAMBALAYA
An easy spin on jambalaya, making this an almost no-fail version of this south Louisiana classic one-pot meal.
Provided by Bayou Woman
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350
- Melt 1 stick butter in heavy stainless, cast-iron, or Magnelite Dutch oven pot on medium-low heat
- Add chopped celery and bell pepper - saute' until soft
- Add shrimp, saute' five minutes
- Add sausage and cook 10 minutes stirring often
- Raise heat to medium and add French onion soup, beef consume', green onion, seasonings
- Stir and bring to a boil
- Add rice and return to boil, stirring constantly so rice does not stick or brown
- Turn off heat, cover, and put in the oven for one hour - DO NOT OPEN OR STIR
- Check at one hour to see if all liquid has cooked out, if so, remove from oven
- Place on stove and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- If liquid is not cooked out, remove lid and bake for 5 minute increments until all liquid is absorbed then set on stove as above but DO NOT STIR DURING THIS TIME.
- After 10 minutes, fluff lightly with a fork. Grains of rice should be fully cooked and fluffy--not gummy
- (If your rice is gummy, that means two things: A little too much water and you stirred when I said not to!)
- Serve with green salad and fresh, buttered French bread
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
OVEN JAMBALYA
If you're looking for an easy but delicious version of jambalaya, this is it.-Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir in sausage and shrimp. Cover and bake 20-30 minutes longer or until the rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
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.
CINDY'S JAMBALAYA
This is a tradition here in the South. You can add anything you like to this basic recipe. You can add crawfish, chicken pieces, make it all sausage. You decide what you like and add it in!
Provided by Cindy in Pensacola
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Stir in the sausage, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery; season with salt and Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the rice until evenly coated in the vegetable mixture, then pour in the tomatoes with juice, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, stir in the shrimp, and cook 10 minutes uncovered until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Remove the pot from the heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 106.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 889.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
OVEN BAKED JAMBALAYA
Impress your family and friends when you serve this classic and flavorful Creole dish and best of all, it's easily made in the oven. I brought a huge roaster pan full to a neighborhood fish fry and needless to say, there were no leftovers.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- Melt butter in large stock pot. Sauté onion, green pepper, celery and garlic until tender, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add tomato paste and cook to brown slightly, stirring constantly. Stir in bay leaves, Creole seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into a large roasting pan. Squeeze tomatoes to break up into pieces, and add a mixture in pan. Stir in juice from tomatoes, chicken stock, ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp and rice. Mix well. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, stirring hours, stirring once halfway through baking time. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.9, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 488.3, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 20.9
BAKED JAMBALAYA
Serve your family this baked jambalaya made using Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, bacon, ham and kielbasa to make a hearty dinner. Perfect if you love Cajun cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan; drain on paper towel.
- To drippings in saucepan, add celery, bell pepper and onions; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Add ham, kielbasa, tomatoes, broth, water, thyme and Cajun seasoning; mix well. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice and cooked bacon. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir before serving. If desired, garnish with additional fresh thyme sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1560 mg, Sugar 5 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your jambalaya taste its best.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you try to cook too much jambalaya at once, the rice will not cook evenly and the dish will be mushy.
- Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a little bite to it. Overcooked rice will make your jambalaya mushy.
- Don't skip the roux. The roux is what gives jambalaya its characteristic rich, dark color and flavor.
- Add the vegetables and protein in stages. This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming overcooked and the protein from becoming tough.
- Season the jambalaya to taste. Jambalaya should have a well-balanced flavor, with a little bit of heat, spice, and sweetness.
- Serve jambalaya immediately. Jambalaya is best when it is served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, jambalaya is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give jambalaya a try. You won't be disappointed!
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