jambalaya
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- noun
- /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/
- US
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jambalaya
- After a long day, I love to relax with a bowl of jambalaya topped with fresh parsley.
- jambalaya and gumbo
- jambalaya with shrimp
- jambalaya with sausage
I think I got like Una Kaka that has like steak and shrimp jambalaya.
- I think I got like Una Kaka that has like steak and shrimp jambalaya.
- You're having catfish and you know, baked cauliflower doing all of that sweet potato jambalaya casserole.
- Smoked meat, building burger, fresh cut flies, prep catfish, po boys, poutine, gumbo and jambalaya.
Examples
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Kurtz serves traditional New Orleans favorites such as jambalaya and red beans and rice.
Blog text (11) -
Opening the door, he immediately smelled paint in the air, a clean, thick odor that mingled oddly with the spicy jambalaya.
Fiction book (1994) -
Carefully, he placed the pot of jambalaya on the school table, then took his seat.
Fiction book (1994) -
I don't cook so well, but you gotta try this jambalaya.
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I tried the fried jambalaya at the fair yesterday and thought it was quite tasty, but was surprised by the small serving.
Blog text (6) -
By the way, I think the secret to amazing jambalaya is cooking your rice in broth instead of water.
Blog text (2) -
Seasoned chicken and sausage jambalaya with cornbread and smothered potatoes.
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Public events in Louisiana became devoted to foods identified as Cajun-French; for example, crawfish, gumbo, boudin, and jambalaya.
Academic text (1999) -
For dinner, I prepared a spicy jambalaya with shrimp, sausage, and vegetables.
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The restaurant's jambalaya is famous for its rich flavor and generous portions.
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Etymology
Jambalaya comes from Louisiana Creole and probably mixes the Spanish jamón ('ham') with an old word like jambalaia meaning 'mix' or 'mishmash'. So jambalaya is easy to remember as a 'throw-together' rice dish where many meats, seafood, and vegetables are cooked together.