ELSWET'S JAMBALAYA RICE

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This is like a little taste of New Orleans. Growing up very near there, my Wife and her mother would make frequent trips into nearby New Orleans. This is one of the many dishes made at home by my mother in law, while my Wife was young. It's a favorite in our house. Maybe it will be a favorite in yours.

Provided by Pagan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup celery, stalk and leaves, minced
1/2 cup bell pepper, red and green, minced
2 whole onions, 1 white, 1 purple, finely chopped
2 cups rice, uncooked measurement, cooked, rinsed, and drained
8 ounces tomato sauce or 4 fresh tomatoes, diced precooked and set aside
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon sage, rubbed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic
4 ounces cheese, diced, use your favorite type and brand of colorful cheese, Velveta Cheddar etc
2/3 cup milk
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into disks, and then quartered
1/2 teaspoon sassafras leaves, ground ... otherwise known as gumbo file'

Steps:

  • JAMBALAYA RICE -- In a fairly large pot, cook your sausage over medium heat. When done, remove to draining plate, and set aside.
  • Into the sausage oil, toss the garlic, onions, peppers, and celery and saute until opaque [about half translucent, or half done].
  • Add in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, peppers, other spices, balsamic vinegar and stir until fully blended, add the sausage and stir again. Continue to cook over a low heat while you prepare the cheese sauce.
  • CHEESY ROUX -- Over a low-medium heat, melt diced cheese with the milk and the gumbo file', stirring slowly and continually, until cheese and milk are creamy.
  • Pour over Jambalaya and stir until blended. Serve hot. Goes great with cheesy biscuits. It also serves well as a side dish with any seafood, or as a main dish using seafood [shrimp, clam, oysters, fish, etc] or small cut bite size chicken in place of the sausage!

Sayla Hq
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This jambalaya is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


toca town
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This jambalaya is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Swizzy Int'l
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This is the best jambalaya I've ever had. The rice is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing.


Kw Bond
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This jambalaya is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of the sausage and shrimp.


Hamza Gulzar
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I've made this jambalaya several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tracey-lee Hendricks
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This is my go-to jambalaya recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Mou Hajra
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This jambalaya is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the texture of the rice.


cotton candyfur
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The flavors were bland and the rice was overcooked.


Dreadloc Shay
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.


Kylie Sierra
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my jambalaya turned out a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Clyde Presley
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This recipe is a great starting point for a delicious jambalaya. I added a few of my own touches, like extra vegetables and a bit of spice, and it turned out amazing.


Jide Morsehud
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I'm not a big fan of jambalaya, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shahd Sallem
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This jambalaya was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about the flavor and the perfect texture of the rice. I'll definitely be making this again for my next gathering.


Linamandla Marele
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I've tried many jambalaya recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and concise, and the ingredients are easy to find. The dish turned out perfectly, and my family loved it.


SACHIYA
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This jambalaya recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.