Prawn and Sausage Jambalaya

This rice dish is hearty and flavorful, perfect for a cozy V-day dinner.

Serves 3 to 4

For Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons chopped white onions
3 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/2 cup prawns, peeled, with tails left on
1 cup sliced chorizo
      (sausages like kielbasa and
       andouille can also be used)
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (recipe above)
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
3 cups chicken stock

1  Make the Creole seasoning: In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Set aside.

2  Heat olive oil in a pot.  Saute onions, celery, and green onions. Add prawns and chorizo. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with Creole seasoning. Add tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour rice and chicken stock. Cook for 25 to 35 minutes or until rice is cooked.

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Photography by Kai Huang | Food Preparation by Katherine Jao | Styling by Elaine P. Lim