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cajun jambalaya with andouille sausage and tasso

6 Pinches
lazyme5909 avatar
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Apr 16, 2018

This jambalaya is a Cajun dish rather than Creole since it doesn't contain any tomatoes or tomato sauce.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SEASONING MIX:
  • 5 small bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • RICE:
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups white rice, browned
  • 1/2 pound tasso or other smoked ham
  • 1/2 pound andouille smoked sausage, or any good smoked sausage
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 5 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 tablespoon file powder, optional

How To Make cajun jambalaya with andouille sausage and tasso

  • Step 1
    Combine the seasonings and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a heavy skillet, melt the butter and brown the raw rice over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden-brown.
  • Step 3
    Chop the Tasso and Andouille sausage. Melt the butter in another heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) and cook the Tasso and sausage over high heat for 5 minutes or so.
  • Step 4
    Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and seasoning mix, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until browned (about 10 minutes).
  • Step 5
    Stir in the browned rice and add the stock. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Step 6
    Reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender but still crunchy (about 20 minutes). This must be stirred frequently to keep the rice from sticking and burning.
  • Step 7
    Remove the bay leaves and serve immediately, or pour into a long flat open pan to cool so it will not continue to cook.
  • Step 8
    To serve, heat the plates and press about 1/2 cup lightly into a teacup or Pyrex custard cup and turn onto each plate. Serve 2 molds for a main course or 1 for an appetizer.
  • Step 9
    Serve with little green peas and whole kernel corn, if desired.
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