Jambalaya Recipe

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Jambalaya
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  1. The name, Jambalaya, [juhm-buh-LI-yah] is a Cajun word derived from French (jambon for ham),Acadian (a la) and African (ya for rice); meaning Ham a la Rice. The recipe for Jambalaya is actually a derivative of the Spanish recipe for Paella and cooked with Cajun ingredients, in a Cajun fashion. It may be cooked with a variety of meats.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Combine the salt, cayenne & black peppers, oregano and thyme in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the bay leaves and set aside until needed.
  4. Chop the onions, bell pepper and celery and reserve until needed. These three aromatic vegetables are what Paul Prudhomme has called the Holy Trinity of the Cajun Kitchen.
  5. Prepare or heat the shrimp stock and keep it ready.
  6. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cut-up ham and sausage. Sauté these until slightly brown.
  7. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are nicely browned.
  8. Add the aromatic vegetables and sauté until onions are translucent.
  9. Add butter, garlic and shrimp and cook for about three minutes. until shrimp turn pink.
  10. Add seasoning and mix well.
  11. Add the shrimp stock and chicken stock , tomato sauce and tomatoes and cook for about five minutes.
  12. Add green onions and oysters, stirring well to mix.
  13. After the liquid has reached a boil, add the rice*, cover and put in 350°F oven for 20 - 30 minutes.
  14. Note: * the rice must be 1 portion uncooked rice to 2 portions liquid. So adjust stock to include other added liquids as necessary.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 856.97 Kcal (3588 kJ)
Calories from fat 386.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.94g 66%
Cholesterol 153.9mg 51%
Sodium 2611.51mg 109%
Potassium 1030.78mg 22%
Total Carbs 79.79g 27%
Sugars 7.43g 30%
Dietary Fiber 6.13g 25%
Protein 39.32g 79%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 18%
Iron 9.8mg 55%
Calcium 119.7mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.03 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.47g 66%
Cholesterol 30.36mg 51%
Sodium 515.11mg 109%
Potassium 203.32mg 22%
Total Carbs 15.74g 27%
Sugars 1.46g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 25%
Protein 7.76g 79%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 18%
Iron 1.9mg 55%
Calcium 23.6mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.9
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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