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Jambalaya – Louisiana/USA

4 people · Culinary World Tour / World Tour

Recipe photo: Jambalaya – Louisiana/USA (World Tour)

Spicy jambalaya from Louisiana with rice, chorizo, chicken and prawns – Sven's one-pot version for cast-iron pan or grill.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: approx. 20 minutes
  • Total: approx. 35 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.

Energy
≈ 665 kcal
Protein
≈ 45.9 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 66 g
Fat
≈ 22.5 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • garlic · ≈ 3 g
  • 200 g chorizo or smoked sausage · ≈ 200 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
  • bell pepper · ≈ 150 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
  • onion · ≈ 100 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
  • celery · ≈ 100 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
  • tomatoes · ≈ 400 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
  • stock · ≈ 250 g · Assumed quantity / reference product

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 300 g rice
  • 300 g chicken
  • 200 g chorizo or smoked sausage
  • 250 g prawns
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • celery
  • garlic
  • tomatoes
  • stock
  • Cajun spice

Instructions

  1. Sear the sausage and chicken.
  2. Add the vegetables.
  3. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, stock and spices.
  4. Cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Add the prawns at the end.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

Vegetables and meat can be prepared ahead; add rice and prawns in the final minutes.

How long does it keep?

Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days – reheat with a little broth so the rice stays moist.

Can I substitute ingredients?

Andouille or smoked paprika sausage works instead of chorizo.