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--- jambalaya [2026/02/12 17:40] – created mrmoniker
+++ jambalaya [2026/02/14 18:25] (current) – mrmoniker
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 ===== Ingredients: =====
-==== Creole Seasoning: ====
+==== Seasoning Mix: ====
-  * 2.5 Tb paprika
+  * 2 bay leaves
-  * 2 Tb salt
+  * 1 1/2 tsp salt
-  * 2 Tb garlic powder
+  * 1 1/2 tsp red pepper
-  * 1 Tb pepper
+  * 1 1/2 tsp oregano
-  * 1 Tb onion powder
+  * 1 1/4 tsp white pepper
-  * 1 Tb cayenne
+  * 1 tsp black pepper
-  * 1 Tb oregano
+  * 3/4 tsp thyme
-  * 1 Tb thyme
 ==== Jambalaya: ====
-  * 12 shrimp, chopped
+  * 2 1/2 Tb lard or fat
-  * 4 oz. chicken, diced.
+  * 2/3 cup (3 oz) chopped tasso or ham
-  * 1 Tb creole seasoning (above)
+  * 1/2 cup (3 oz) chopped andouille or kielbasa
-  * 2 Tb olive oil
+  * 1 1/2 cup chopped onions
-  * 1/4 cup chopped onion
+  * 1 cup chopped celery
-  * 1/4 cup green pepper
+  * 3/4 cup chopped green peppers
-  * 1/4 cup celery
+  * 1/2 cup (3 oz) chopped chicken
-  * 2 Tb garlic
+  * 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
-  * 1/2 cup tomato
+  * 4 medium tomatoes, chopped & peeled
-  * 3 bay leaves
+  * 3/4 cup tomato sauce
-  * 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
+  * 2 cups seafood or chicken stock
-  * 1 tsp hot sauce
+  * 1/2 cup chopped green onions
-  * 3/4 cup rice
+  * 2 cups uncooked rice
-  * 3 cups chicken stock
+  * 1/2 lb shrimp
-  * 5 oz sausage
+  * 10 oz oysters (canned is great), with juice
 ===== Directions: =====
-  - Combine meats and seasoning.
+  - Preheat oven to 350 °F.
-  - Fry onion, pepper, and celery, 3 min.
+  - Combine seasoning mix ingredients and set aside.
-  - Add garlic, tomato, bay leaves, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.
+  - Melt fat in large pot.  Saute ham and sausage until crisp.
-  - Add rice and broth.
+  - Add onions, celery, and peppers.  Saute until tender but firm.
-  - Cook 15 min.
+  - Add chicken and cook until browned.
-  - Add meats, cook 10 min.
+  - Reduce heat.  Add garlic and seasoning mix.  Cook 3 min, stirring constantly.
+  - Add tomatoes, cook 5-8 min until chicken is tender.
+  - Add tomato sauce, cook 7 min, stirring frequently.
+  - Add stock and bring to boil.
+  - Add green onions.  Cook 2 min.
+  - Add rice, shrimp, and oysters.  Stir and remove from heat.
+  - Transfer to 8x8 baking pan.  Cover securely with aluminum foil.  Bake at 350 °F until rice is tender but still a bit crunchy, 20-30 min.
+  - Serve topped with [[Creole Sauce]].