Directions:
- The name, Jambalaya, [juhm-buh-LI-yah] is a Cajun word derived from French (jambon for ham),Acadian (a la) and African (ya for rice); meaning Ham a la Rice. The recipe for Jambalaya is actually a derivative of the Spanish recipe for Paella and cooked with Cajun ingredients, in a Cajun fashion. It may be cooked with a variety of meats.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the salt, cayenne & black peppers, oregano and thyme in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the bay leaves and set aside until needed.
- Chop the onions, bell pepper and celery and reserve until needed. These three aromatic vegetables are what Paul Prudhomme has called the Holy Trinity of the Cajun Kitchen.
- Prepare or heat the shrimp stock and keep it ready.
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the cut-up ham and sausage. Sauté these until slightly brown.
- Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are nicely browned.
- Add the aromatic vegetables and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add butter, garlic and shrimp and cook for about three minutes. until shrimp turn pink.
- Add seasoning and mix well.
- Add the shrimp stock and chicken stock , tomato sauce and tomatoes and cook for about five minutes.
- Add green onions and oysters, stirring well to mix.
- After the liquid has reached a boil, add the rice*, cover and put in 350°F oven for 20 - 30 minutes.
- Note: * the rice must be 1 portion uncooked rice to 2 portions liquid. So adjust stock to include other added liquids as necessary.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 856.97 Kcal (3588 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 386.48 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 42.94g | 66% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 153.9mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 2611.51mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1030.78mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbs | 79.79g | 27% | |
| Sugars | 7.43g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.13g | 25% | |
| Protein | 39.32g | 79% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.8mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 119.7mg | 12% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 169.03 Kcal (708 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 76.23 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.47g | 66% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 30.36mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 515.11mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 203.32mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbs | 15.74g | 27% | |
| Sugars | 1.46g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.21g | 25% | |
| Protein | 7.76g | 79% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 23.6mg | 12% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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