How to make jambalaya; learn about expert techniques on spices and ingredients, equipment; learn more about traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video series.
How and when to add chicken when making authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How and when to add garlic and bay leaves when making authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How and when to add rice when making authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to prepare and add sausage and ham for authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How and when to add stock or shrimp stock when making authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How and when to add tomatoes when making authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How and when to add vegetables when making authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to know what kinds of cookware, supplies and equipment are needed to make authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to know what kinds of cookware, supplies and equipment are needed to make authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to use the correct technique for cutting chicken when making authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to dice sausage and ham for authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to dice vegetables for authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to garnish authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
Get the proper ingredients and spices needed to make authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
Ghe the proper ingredients to make authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to prepare shrimp for authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video.
How to prepare spices for authentic Cajun jambalaya; learn more about making traditional Cajun food in this free cooking video..
Summary: Looking for a quick and easy recipe for a delicious Cajun meal? Jambalaya is a traditional Creole rice dish which originated in rural Louisiana, and it's much less complicated than making a gumbo or shrimp étouffée. The most common recipes call for cooking the meat, usually sausage and chicken, in the same pot as the vegetables, generally onion, green bell peppers, celery, and sometimes tomatoes, and then adding seafood and rice. Because the rice is not made separately it absorbs the spices and flavors of the broth as it cooks.
In this series of free video clips, our expert David Postada gives you step-by-step instructions on how to cook jambalaya for as many as 100 people. You'll learn the essential spices and ingredients, the correct equipment to use, and tips and techniques that will make you seem like a regular Cajun chef.
Expert: David Postada is Chef and owner of the Big Easy Catering company in Santa Barbara, California.