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Jambalaya always brings to mind the Carpenters song; ''Jambalaya (On the Bayou)'' Not a Carpenters song but a dish traditionally made in one pot, with [[Meats|meats]] and [[Vegetables|vegetables]]. It is completed by adding [[Stock|stock]] and [[Rice|rice]]. Looking at various recipes in more detail, this strikes me now as a typical leftover dish. Cooking up what you have around at the time. | |||
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|TotalCalories = 1847 | |||
|PortionCalories = 307 | |||
|DatePublished=2nd January 2013 | |||
|Author = JuliaBalbilla | |||
|ImageComment = Chicken jambalaya with chorizo | |ImageComment = Chicken jambalaya with chorizo | ||
|Servings = 6 people | |Servings = 6 people | ||
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|PrepTime = 1 hour 15 minutes<br />(includes cooking a chicken) | |PrepTime = 1 hour 15 minutes<br />(includes cooking a chicken) | ||
|CookTime = 1 hour | |CookTime = 1 hour | ||
|Image = [[Image:Chicken jambalaya recipe.jpg| | |Image = [[Image:Chicken jambalaya recipe.jpg|thumb|middle|none|alt=Electus]] | ||
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When I made this for the first time, not having the slightest idea what jambalaya was, it looked quite complex, however, having made it many times now I now think it is probably one of the easiest recipes around. It is also a brilliant recipe to adapt to your own personal taste. It is also | ====Best recipe review==== | ||
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''<span class="reviewTitle">So this is what it is</span>'' | |||
<span style="line-height:180%"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="reviewScore">4</span>/5 </span> | |||
<span class="reviewDesc">Until I first made this I had no idea what Jambalaya was. It's nice - a one-pot rice dish. Simples!</span> | |||
<span class="reviewAuthor"> [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] </span></span> | |||
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===Making this your own recipe=== | |||
When I made this for the first time, not having the slightest idea what jambalaya was, it looked quite complex, however, having made it many times now I now think it is probably one of the easiest recipes around. It is also a brilliant recipe to adapt to your own personal taste. It is also an excellent recipe for using up leftovers. | |||
Just follow a few basic steps and you will be able to make you own version of this recipe. | Just follow a few basic steps and you will be able to make you own version of this recipe. | ||
* Rinse the rice in cold running water first. | * Rinse the rice in cold running water first. | ||
* Fry the onions, garlic and vegetables first, plus any meat that might need more cooking than the rice does. | * Fry the onions, garlic and vegetables first, plus any meat that might need more cooking than the rice does. | ||
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* Don't add all of the stock at once, add more if it looks as though it will dry out before the rice is done. | * Don't add all of the stock at once, add more if it looks as though it will dry out before the rice is done. | ||
* If you have ingredients that don't need much cooking (prawns etc.) or vegetables that you want to serve with a bit of a crunch then add them during the last five minutes of cooking. | * If you have ingredients that don't need much cooking (prawns etc.) or vegetables that you want to serve with a bit of a crunch then add them during the last five minutes of cooking. | ||
{{RecipeIngredients | {{RecipeIngredients | ||
| 1 x 2kg (4 lb) [[Chicken|chicken]], [[Parson's nose|parson's nose removed]] | | 1 x 2kg (4 lb) [[Chicken|chicken]], [[Parson's nose|parson's nose removed]] | ||
| A few [[Bay leaf|bay leaves]] | | A few [[Bay leaf|bay leaves]] | ||
| 1 [[Onion|onion]], unpeeled, chopped into quarters | | 1 [[Onion|onion]], unpeeled, chopped into quarters | ||
| About 200 g from one or more of | | About 200 g from one or more of cooked meat | ||
| 40 g (1 ½ oz) [[Butter|butter]], [[ghee]] or [[olive oil]] | | 40 g (1 ½ oz) [[Butter|butter]], [[ghee]] or [[olive oil]] | ||
| 4 to 7 [[Cloves garlic, peeled and crushed|cloves garlic, peeled and crushed]] | | 4 to 7 [[Cloves garlic, peeled and crushed|cloves garlic, peeled and crushed]] | ||
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| 3 or 4 sweet [[Bell peppers|bell peppers]], any colour, deseeded and chopped | | 3 or 4 sweet [[Bell peppers|bell peppers]], any colour, deseeded and chopped | ||
| 3 teaspoons [[Paprika powder|paprika powder]] | | 3 teaspoons [[Paprika powder|paprika powder]] | ||
| ½ teaspoon [[dried oregano]] or [[dried mixed herbs]] | | ½ teaspoon of [[dried oregano]] or [[dried mixed herbs]] | ||
| 2 tablespoons fresh [[Basil leaves|basil leaves]], chopped, if available | | 2 tablespoons fresh [[Basil leaves|basil leaves]], chopped, if available | ||
| 1 large can [[Plum|plum]] [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], chopped | | 1 large can [[Plum|plum]] [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], chopped | ||
| 500ml to 600 ml of the water the [[Chicken|chicken]] was [[Boiled|boiled]] in | | 500ml to 600 ml of the water the [[Chicken|chicken]] was [[Boiled|boiled]] in | ||
| 1 tablespoon [[ | | 1 tablespoon [[Worcester sauce|Worcester sauce]] | ||
| [[Chillies]], [[chilli sauce]] or [[chilli powder]] to add warmth, not heat. | | [[Chillies]], [[chilli sauce]] or [[chilli powder]] to add warmth, not heat. | ||
|* I used: 1 teaspoon | |* I used: 1 teaspoon chili guajillo (powder), 2 teaspoons pasilla chili (diced), 1/2 a teaspoon of chipotle chillies (diced) | ||
|* Suggested alternative if using sauce: 1 to 2 tablespoons [[Louisiana hot pepper sauce]] (or to taste) | |* Suggested alternative if using sauce: 1 to 2 tablespoons [[Louisiana hot pepper sauce]] (or to taste) | ||
| [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]] | | [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]] | ||
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''' Garnish''' | ''' Garnish''' | ||
* Finely chopped [[Parsley|parsley]] | * Finely chopped [[Parsley|parsley]] | ||
===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||
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| Once chicken has cooled discard skin and bone | | Once chicken has cooled discard skin and bone | ||
| Heat the [[Butter|butter]] in a large pan and [[Fry|fry]] the [[Garlic|garlic]] for a few minutes | | Heat the [[Butter|butter]] in a large pan and [[Fry|fry]] the [[Garlic|garlic]] for a few minutes | ||
| Add the [[Ham|ham]], [[Spring onions|spring onions]], [[Celery|celery]] and [[Pepper|pepper]] and [[ | | Add the [[Ham|ham]], [[Spring onions|spring onions]], [[Celery|celery]] and [[Pepper|pepper]] and [[Sauté|sauté]] for 5 minutes | ||
| Rinse rice under cold running water for a few minutes until the water runs clear | | Rinse rice under cold running water for a few minutes until the water runs clear | ||
| Add the [[Rice|rice]] and [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] for a minute so the grains are coated by the oil | | Add the [[Rice|rice]] and [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] for a minute so the grains are coated by the oil | ||
| Add the [[Stock|stock]] (about 500 ml to start), [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], [[Spices|spices]], [[ | | Add the [[Stock|stock]] (about 500 ml to start), [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], [[Spices|spices]], [[Worcester sauce|Worcester sauce]], [[Hot pepper sauce|hot pepper sauce]], [[Salt|salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]] and [[Chicken|chicken]] | ||
| Stir well, cover and [[Simmer|simmer]] on a very low hob until the liquid has gone and the [[Rice|rice]] is cooked. Add a little more water if it dries out before the rice is done. | | Stir well, cover and [[Simmer|simmer]] on a very low hob until the liquid has gone and the [[Rice|rice]] is cooked. Add a little more water if it dries out before the rice is done. | ||
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Image:Chicken jambalaya in pot.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chicken jambalaya, ready to cook | |||
Image:Chicken jambalaya boil.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chicken, ready to boil | |||
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===Variations=== | ===Variations=== | ||
I raided the garden for anything to add to the chicken boil: a few [[carrots]], some [[leeks]] a few spare sticks of [[celery]] and bunches of [[parsley]]. | I raided the garden for anything to add to the chicken boil: a few [[carrots]], some [[leeks]] a few spare sticks of [[celery]] and bunches of [[parsley]]. | ||
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I have doubled the rice quantity from the original recipe as there was so little rice. I have not quite doubled the stock quantity so keep an eye on the water level to ensure that it does not dry out. | I have doubled the rice quantity from the original recipe as there was so little rice. I have not quite doubled the stock quantity so keep an eye on the water level to ensure that it does not dry out. | ||
Rather than using [[ | Rather than using [[chili sauce]] for the heat I used a mixture of my [[Exotic chili powders]] to add more than just heat. The quantities I used did not make this hot (like a chili), just a little warmth. | ||
The [[stock]] left from cooking the chicken is really good quality so whatever you don't use, freeze in bags or cups far later use. | The [[stock]] left from cooking the chicken is really good quality so whatever you don't use, freeze in bags or cups far later use. | ||
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* http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1167651/chicken-and-chorizo-jambalaya | * http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1167651/chicken-and-chorizo-jambalaya | ||
* http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/one-pot-meals/chicken-jambalaya.html | * http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/one-pot-meals/chicken-jambalaya.html | ||
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[[Category:Recipes|Jambalaya]] | [[Category:Recipes|Jambalaya]] | ||
[[Category:Historic recipes|Jambalaya]] | [[Category:Historic recipes|Jambalaya]] | ||
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[[Category:Boiled or simmered]] | [[Category:Boiled or simmered]] | ||
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