Another Mardi Gras favorite...
JAMBALAYA
Serves: 6 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 25 minutes Ready In: 1 hr. 5 min.
INGREDIENTS:
• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/4 pound cubed cooked ham
• 1/4 pound cubed cooked chicken
• 1/4 pound cubed smoked sausage
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/4 pound salad shrimp
PROCEDURE:
• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add celery, bell pepper, and onion to the bacon drippings, and cook until tender.
• Add the ham, chicken and sausage to the pot, and pour in the tomatoes, beef broth and chicken broth. Season with thyme and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and add the rice. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
• Stir in the shrimp and bacon just before serving, and heat through. If you use uncooked shrimp, let it cook for about 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy,
CHEF PHIL
