Jambalaya

Ingredients for Jambalaya

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled

• 1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced

• 110g extra-lean smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 140g boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced

• 1 large bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 can (800g) diced tomatoes

• 1 can (230g) tomato sauce

• 180ml brown rice, uncooked

• 675g medium prawns, peeled, deveined and chopped into bite-sized pieces

How to make Jambalaya

Add oil to a large nonstick saucepan. Over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, pepper and celery until onion is translucent. Add parsley, ham, chicken, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and 425ml cold water. Gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour rice into the pan and stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until rice is cooked and absorbs most of the liquid. Stir in prawns and cook 5 minutes more. Remove bay leaf. Season to taste with cayenne pepper and salt.

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