Paulas Party Jambalaya Recipes

MILA'S PAELLA-JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Cut the chicken thighs into large chunks. Slice the sausages diagonally into 2-inch-thick slices. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meats separately and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the garlic, ginger and onions. Add the mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, okra, peas, chicken stock, vegetable juice, rice, turmeric and fish sauce. Stir the mixture and reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and cook to the desired tenderness of the rice, 25 to 30 minutes.

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S POORMAN'S JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Seasoning Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Jambalaya: Use a large, heavy skillet, cast iron is best; over high heat melt margarine; add tasso and andouille, or ham and sausage, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add onions, celery, bell pepper, seasoning mix and garlic; stir and cook 10-12 minutes until well browned, scraping the bottom of the pan well.
• Stir in rice and cook 5 minutes, again scraping the pan bottom often; add stock.
• Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes, until rice is tender but still a bit crunchy; stir a bit towards the end of the cooking time; remove bay leaves and serve.

JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Saute sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and saute chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
• In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and file powder. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

PAULA'S PARTY JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine rice, onion, parsley, beef bouillon, thyme, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and bay leaf. Pour into cellophane bag. Store in an air-tight container.
• To make the jambalaya:
• In a Dutch oven, combine mix, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and smoked sausage.
• Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high head. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add shrimp and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.
• Serve immediately.