As many of you probably know, I am so proud to call New Orleans home. Growing up there has left me with so many memories...one of them being the fabulous food and local po-boy shops that you can find on almost every corner. I remember the nights when my dad would come home from work with a bunch of shrimp and oyster po-boys for dinner and we just wait by the door for him to arrive :) Those were days. Jambalaya is another recipe that brings back memories of growing up. My mom always made it and still does to this day. She was nice enough to send some to me to take the beach last weekend. Everyone LOVED it and wanted the recipe so thought I would share. I hope you enjoy this little taste of NOLA as much as I do!
JAMBALAYA
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp white pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 tsp thyme
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 tsp sage
1 14oz can petite diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/3 stick butter
1 1/2 cups converted rice
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into slices,and browned
1 rotisserie chicken breast,deboned, in pieces
Mix salt, pepper, thyme, sage and set aside. Brown sliced sausage in skillet and set aside. In a large pot, saute the onions and celery until softened. Add garlic. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings, incuding the bay leaves. Add sausage, chicken, and rice and stir and bring to low boil. Reduce heat and cook uncovered over low fire until rice is done ( about 25-35 minutes). Stir periodically while cooking. Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce may be added to taste. Serve with French bread or garlic bread.
Do you drain the petite canned tomatoes or add the whole thing, liquid and all?
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