Scottish Jambalaya
Scottish Jambalaya

A fusion of traditional Scottish ingredients with the flavors of Cajun jambalaya, inspired by the rich culinary history of Scotland.

Intermediate | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes | Total: 1 hour

Author: KitchenMaster62 | 04/03/2025 18:43

Recipe is based on

Recipe: 'Scottish Cuisine scottish Jambalaya Scottish Cuisine'
Dish: Scottish Cuisine
Culinary category: Scottish Cuisine
Culinary: scottish

Ingredients

  • 300g Arborio rice
  • 500ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 200g chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 200g chicken breast, diced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 100g frozen peas
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the chorizo and chicken, cooking until browned.
  4. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
  6. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, and add the smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  8. After 20 minutes, stir in the frozen peas and check the rice for doneness.
  9. If necessary, add a splash more stock and cook for another 5 minutes.
  10. Once cooked, let it sit for 5 minutes off the heat before serving.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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