Momma's Meat Jambalaya
Warm and inviting, our spicy jambalaya is a flavor-packed dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty chorizo, and succulent prawns in a medley of aromatic spices. Each bite is a tantalizing fusion of heat and heartiness, making it the perfect dish to warm your soul on a cozy evening. Get ready to savor the vibrant flavors and textures of this delicious jambalaya recipe that is sure to become a favorite at your table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 mixed peppers
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 4 links chorizo
- 450g/1 lb chicken
- 2 Scotch Bonnet or other hot chilli
- 500g/1 lb 1oz easy-cook American-style rice
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tbsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp Cajun spices
- 2 pints chicken stock
- mixed vegetables, such as carrotspeasgreen beanscourgettes
- 450g/1 lb king prawnscrayfish
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the onion, mixed peppers, garlic, chorizo and chicken pieces. Cook for about ten minutes.
- Add the chilli peppers. These are very hot so be careful how many you add. When handling them, take care if you have any cuts as they will really hurt.
- Add the rice and stir well. Add the chilli powder, turmeric and Cajun spices and mix in so the rice is well coated with the flavours.
- Add the chicken stock or water and bring to a simmer.
- Add the mixed vegetables and bring to the boil then turn the heat down to a simmer.
- Once the rice has swollen and is part-cooked, add the prawns or crayfish.
- Simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour. Taste for seasoning and add salt and freshly ground black pepper and more spices, depending on your personal taste.
- Serve.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4-6
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