THE BEST JAMBALAYA

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From one of my favorite cookbooks, The Best of The Best from Louisiana. With my many travels to New Orleans, I haven't found a Jambalaya that beats this one. It's a tad laborious and requires some time but it's well worth it. I usually double up the recipe as it holds very well. I also find it tastes better the next day.

Provided by Nadia NYC

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 small fryer
1 stalk celery (with leaves)
1 onion, halved
1 clove garlic
2 cups converted long grain rice
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb ham, cubed
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cover chicken with water; add celery, onion garlic and boil until tender, approximately 1 hour.
  • Reserve stock.
  • Remove meat from bones and cut, slice, cube, or shred,however you prefer.
  • In 5 cups stock, cook rice until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes (the rice is supposed to be a bit moist).
  • In a Dutch oven, fry sausage and ham until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove meat.
  • Add butter to pan and saute onion, pepper, and parsley until tender, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken, sausage, and ham; stir in garlic, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
  • Add rice and mix thoroughly.
  • Cook over low heat for approximately 15 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve.

Dybala Jur
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This is the best jambalaya recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it.


Mary Justine
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I've made this jambalaya several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Randy Hoopes
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This jambalaya is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the tender chicken and shrimp.


MOBARAK MOLLAH
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I'm a huge fan of jambalaya, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sandi Vurm
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This jambalaya is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always hits the spot.


Iris Fletcher
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I made this jambalaya for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Pashto Song
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This jambalaya was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less salt next time.


AstroCat
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I've never made jambalaya before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Namubiru Florence mary
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This jambalaya was easy to make and turned out great! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it was still very moist and flavorful.


Willie PSYCHO
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I'm not a fan of jambalaya, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and I enjoyed the combination of meats and vegetables.


Stoican Florin
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This jambalaya is delicious! I especially love the crispy bits of rice at the bottom of the pot.


robert masasu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my jambalaya turned out bland. I think I might have used old spices.


Famida jannat Famida jannat
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This jambalaya was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Majeed Baloch
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I made this jambalaya for my family last night, and they loved it! The rice was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Albert Schlesinger
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This is the best jambalaya recipe I've ever tried. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Klara Gračan
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I've made this jambalaya several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Andrew D. Bampoe
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This jambalaya was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were bold and well-balanced, and the chicken, shrimp, and sausage were all cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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