Spicy Cajun Jambalaya
Some speculate that Jambalaya may have been brought over by Africa because of the "ya" in Jambalaya. It is said that in Africa the "ya" means rice. However, because the pronunciation is different, the theory that Jambalaya originated in Africa is skeptical.
Louisiana Jambalaya
Where did jambalaya come from?
There is also speculation that the Acadians brought Jambalaya with them when they came from their country to America. But, the Acadians were not introduced to rice until after they had already crossed the ocean to America.
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Onions, Green Bell peppers, tomatoes, shrimp, pork, chicken, Ohhh My
Variations on Jambalaya are not at all uncommon, but many Louisianans still have a soft spot for Creole Jambalaya, also known as red Jambalaya. The main difference in a Creole Jambalaya, and other variations is, tomatoes.
Other ingredients in a Jambalaya usually include, chicken, sausage, shrimp, beef, pork, celery, onion, green bell pepper, seasonings and rice.
Besides Creole, Cajun Jambalaya is another Louisiana favorite. Cajun Jambalaya, also known as brown Jambalaya, is made without tomatoes and has a lot more spice to the dish.
The Jambalaya Festival
Cooking Jambalaya for the President
47 years later, Jambalaya once again became a household name, thanks to Governor John J. McKeithen who proclaimed that Gonzales, Louisiana would be the Jambalaya Capital of the Word. Soon after, Gonzales began the creation of the annual Jambalaya Festival, which is held every year during Memorial Day Weekend.
During the Jambalaya Festival is a World Champion Jambalaya Cooking Contest. The contest features area chefs who compete with their best Jambalaya Dish. Winners receive the title of "World Champion." Many of the winning chefs have even gone on to cook for presidents of the United States.
Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie Me-O My-O
Ohh Meee Ohh Myyyy
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In 1952, 15 years before Gonzales's claim to the Jambalaya name, Hank Williams Sr. wrote a song titled, "Jambalaya." The song was well received by the Cajuns so much that they re-recorded it into their own language.
Today, Jambalaya is still well known with families everywhere. Neighborhood supermarkets stock various versions of Jambalaya and restaurants serve their own version of it. No matter where this popular dish may be found, one thing is for certain; Jambalaya will always be home to Louisiana.
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