Leftover Turkey Jambalaya
Leftover Turkey Jambalaya
4 tsp garlic olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red and green pepper, de-seeded and chopped
4 sticks of celery, chopped
4 large cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped
4 spicy sausages or chorizo, cut into chunks
450g leftover Christmas meats [turkey, ham, pork] cut into chunks
2 large red chillies, de-seeded and finely chopped
500 long grain rice
2 tbsp. turmeric
2 tbsp. Cajun spices
1 tsp Tabasco
2 pints chicken stock [use two oxo cubes]
3 med tomatoes, chopped
4 tbsp. frozen peas
450g prawns
sea salt and fresh black pepper
Heat the oil in a large pan or a deep Wok. Fry the
onions, peppers, celery, garlic and sausage for about
10 minutes.
Add the cooked meats, chillies, rice, spices and Tabasco,
stirring well so the rice is well mixed in. Pour
in the stock and bring to the boil. Then add the tomatoes,
peas and prawns. Reduce the heat to simmer
for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste
for seasoning, adding salt, pepper and more spices if
required. Serve, enjoy with a good chunk of fresh
bread and a cool glass of wine