different spices used.
different spices used.
The often-spicy rice and vegetable dish (of Creole or Cajun origin) is spelled "jambalaya".
The word "jambalaya" is believed to have originated from Provence, France. It is thought to be a combination of the words "jambon" (ham) and "a la" (in the style of), reflecting the dish's mix of meats and seasonings. Jambalaya is commonly associated with Cajun and Creole cuisine in Louisiana.
You may find a cajun jambalaya recipe at the following websites...www.foodnetwork.com Recipes Holidays and Parties or at www.schwartz.co.uk/Recipes/.../Cajun-Chicken-with-Jambalaya.aspx
Jambalaya (pronounced or ) is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French influence. The dish is a New World version of the Old World dish paella. A Cajun version, loosely related to paella,was adopted after absorption of white French Creoles into the Cajun population following their fall from power in New Orleans after the Civil War.
A great recipe for Cajun Jambalaya can be found on the Food Network website at this link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/cajun-jambalaya-recipe2/index.html This recipe is written by chef Emeril Lagasse and has great reviews from everyone who has cooked it.
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I would say that most Creole dishes are pretty mild-tasting... however, in my experience, jambalaya is usually spicy (though not necessarily so, and the kind I eat is often made from the Zatarain's mix, with a lot of stuff added). I think Cajun food is a bit more consistently spicy across the board. Jambalaya is more spicy
Cajun food is spicy. Crawfish, andouille sausage,boudin, jambalaya, and gumbo are cajun dishes.
Not really. A creole is a language blend, a language that merges the grammatical characteristics of two different languages. It is a more effective language than a pidgin which is a stripped-down basic language to be used between people who do not understand each other's language. A creole is a language in itself. Cajun French is an example of a creole.
Jambalaya is a side dish. Set up a nice etoufffe, or grilled fish. Maybe some bite-sized deep fried alligator. NOT MORE RICE . Shrimp Creole. Or have it after as many good fresh shucked live oysters as your girlfriend thinks you can handle!