Jambalaya With Sausage Rice Cooker Recipe

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Rice cooker version of jambalaya was adapted from a recipe from the 100 greatest dishes of louisiana cookery. I made quite a number of changes from the original recipe according to my family's tastes, ingredient availability and cooking method in order to cook it in a rice cooker.

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Steps

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In large frying pan , heat the oil and saute onions , sausage and bell pepper.

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Cook until sausage is cooked and onion and pepper is tender.

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Add chopped tomato and garlic to pan.

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Saute until cooked.

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In rice cooker , put in 3 cups of rice , enough water to reach the paella or sweet rice level marked on rice cooker sausage and vegetables , pkg of frozen vegetables , bay leaves , thyme , parsley , black pepper , and salsa if desired.

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Press the select and cooking button according to rice cooker instructions.

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To cook in skillet instead of rice cooker: after vegetables are cooked add tomatoes , spices and 1 1 / 2 quart water or stock.

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Bring to boil.

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Add rice , bring to boil and reduce to simmer.

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Cover and simmer for about 25-35 minutes or until all liquid is aborbed and rice is somewhat dry and not sticky.

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Ingredients

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peanut oil, onion, smoked sausage, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, frozen mixed vegetables, mild salsa, rice, water