Jambalaya

Ingredients1 red chilli 1 tbls of olive oil 2 cloves of garlic 2 bay leaves Sprig of parsley (chopped fresh) 1 tsp of cayenne pepper ( this is hot stuff so be warned ) 1tsp of paprika 1 red pepper 1 large onion 2/4 sticks of celery 2 chicken breasts 1 can of chopped tomatoes…

Jambalaya

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Ingredients

  • 1 red chilli
  • 1 tbls of olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Sprig of parsley (chopped fresh)
  • 1 tsp of cayenne pepper ( this is hot stuff so be warned )
  • 1tsp of paprika
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 2/4 sticks of celery
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tbls of tomato puree
  • 3oz of smoked sausage cut in to tin slices ( chorizo )
  • 1 cup of Long grain rice
  • 1 doz shrimp or prawns
  • 1/2 to 1 pint of chicken stock

Method

  • STEP 1

    dice chilli and prepare the veg and the chicken, slice the sausage into tin slices

  • STEP 2

    Heat oil up in a large none stick pot & add chilli & cook for 1 min

  • STEP 3

    Add the chicken & stir fir in pot for 2 mins

  • STEP 4

    add the stock & tin of tomatoes and puree

  • STEP 5

    Bring to the boil and add smoked sausage bay leaf, parsley, garlic, cayenne pepper, and paprika (adjust this 2 your liking) then add the veg & cook for 5 mins

  • STEP 6

    When its boiling add the long grained rice and cook until most of the liquid has reduced & the rice is cooked then add the shrimp cook for 3 mins and serve (adjust the liquid with stock or water until the rice is cooked ,and reduced)