Andouille And Tomato Israeli Couscous Jambalaya Food

COUSCOUS JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Makes about 2/3 cup.
• In a bowl, combine the shrimp, chicken and Creole Seasoning and use your hands to blend thoroughly.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large nonreactive skillet over high heat.
• Add the seasoned shrimp and chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the andouille, onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic and stir-fry for one minute.
• Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire, hot sauce, stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Cook for 10 minutes, stir in the couscous, and turn off the heat.
• Cover the skillet and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove the cover and stir in the remaining olive oil.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes about 5 cups.

ANDOUILLE AND CHICKEN JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the celery, onion and bell pepper, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are coated, about 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until coated, about 1 minute.
• Add the diced tomatoes and 5 cups water to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir the beans and chicken into the pot and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Top each serving with celery leaves and drizzle with olive oil.

ANDOUILLE AND CHICKEN JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, 2 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the cayenne. Stirring often, brown the vegetables for about 20 minutes, or until they are caramelized and dark-brown in color. Scrape the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen any browned particles.
• Add the sausage and cook, stirring often for 10 to 15 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen any browned particles.
• Season the chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.
• Add the chicken and the bay leaves to the pot. Brown the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, scrapping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned particles.
• Add the rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to coat it evenly. Add the water, stir to combine, and cover. Cook over medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes, without stirring, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
• Remove the pot from the heat and let stand, covered for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaves.
• Stir in the green onions and serve.