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Jambalaya Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • ½ lb. spicy smoked sausage
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped, divided
  • ½ red or green bell pepper, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, minced
  • 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, well drained, juices reserved
  • ½ t. garlic powder
  • ¼ t. powdered bay leaves*, or 1 whole bay leaf
  • ¼ t. allspice
  • ¼ t. powdered cloves
  • ½ t. dried thyme
  • 1 t. chili powder
  • salt, black pepper, cayenne to taste
  • 3 cups cooked and chilled rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, in bite-sized pieces

Instructions

  • Slice the sausage in ½" rounds. Gather the rest of the ingredients. Add all of the herbs and spices to the reserved tomato juice, stir well and set aside.
  • Warm the oil in a large skillet, and cook the sausage until sizzling and getting browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove the sausage from the pan and set aside. In the remaining fat, sauté ½ the scallions, all the peppers, and all the celery until soft. Add the tomatoes and cook another couple of minutes.
  • Add the rice and chicken to the pan and stir for a minute or two. Add the reserved sausage and the seasoned tomato liquid and combine well. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Sprinkle the remaining scallions on top and serve.

Notes

*often found in the Spanish/Latin foods section