Louisiana Creole Jambalaya in the Pressure Cooker

Very similar to a Spanish Paella this hearty dish is easy to prepare and at just 7 minutes in the Pressure Cooker, quick to make!



Portions: 4-5


Ingredients

  • 300g Sliced Smoked Sausage
  • 200g Diced Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Medium Diced Onion
  • ½ Diced Green Pepper
  • ½ Diced Red Pepper
  • 1½ Sliced Celery Sticks
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½tsp Thyme
  • ½tsp Oregano
  • ½tsp Cajun Seasoning (or more to taste)
  • ¼tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 200g Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
  • 200g Long Grain Rice (NOT Basmati)
  • 300ml Chicken Stock
  • 1tbsp Tomato Puree
  • ½tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (or alternative)
  • ½tsp Salt
  • Vegetable Oil

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Pressure Cooker

Mise en Place

Photo of all ingredients prepared and equipment lined up ready to go.


Instructions

  1. Brown the Smoked Sausage in a little Oil
  2. Remove the Smoked Sausage and set aside
  3. Sear the Diced Chicken Thighs
  4. Remove the Chicken Thighs and set aside with the Smoked Sausage
  5. Saute the Onion, Celery and Peppers until softened
  6. Add the Garlic and cook for a further 1 minute
  7. Add all of the Spices (including black pepper) and give it a good stir
  8. Add the Rice and the Chicken Stock and give it another good stir!
  9. Return the Smoked Sausage and Diced Chicken Thighs to the Pressure Cooker
  10. Gently mix together
  11. Pressure Cook on High for 7 minutes
  12. Allow to Naturally Release the steam for at least 10 minutes

Serving Suggestion(s)

Serve with Hot Sauce (if you like) or you can even add some Cooked Prawns at the end and allow them to heat up for 3-4 minutes.



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