Jambalaya is a Louisiana dish from New Orleans. Initially, it appeared as an attempt by the Spaniards to cook their favorite paella in the absence of saffron. Tomatoes were used as a substitute. Over time, the Spanish influence in the region was replaced by French, which was reflected in the cuisine-new spices appeared. So, gradually, jambalaya absorbed more and more cultures. It flourished in the 1920s and 1930s, because it was cheap and flexible enough to the ingredients used. Even now, there are two main types of jambalaya in Louisiana - Creole and Cajun. We'll make Creole.
Cook Time | 60 minutes |
Servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Onion
- 2 teaspoons Paprika sweet
- 2 twigs Celery root
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 400 gram Chicken thighs
- 450 gram Chorizo
- 450 gram Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 250 gram Tomato sauce
- 3 glasses Broth
- 1,5 glasses Rice
- 450 gram Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Sauce (Worcestershire)
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Zira
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon White pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
Ingredients
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Instructions
- I took the tomatoes already sliced. Chicken thighs can be replaced with breast. Rice - long-grain. Bulgarian pepper is also often used, but I don't like it, so I don't take it. And you can add jalapeno (1-2 pieces), but this is if you like it sharper. Heat the oil in a saucepan, fry the chicken and set it aside.