{"id":18263,"date":"2025-04-15T10:58:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T08:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=18263"},"modified":"2025-05-09T08:36:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T06:36:26","slug":"turn-up-the-heat-this-easter-with-a-zesty-prawn-samfa-jambalaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/turn-up-the-heat-this-easter-with-a-zesty-prawn-samfa-jambalaya\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn Up the Heat This Easter with a Zesty Prawn &#038; Mushroom Jambalaya!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"513\"><strong>If you&#8217;re looking to spice things up this Easter, move over roast lamb\u2014this Prawn &amp; Mushroom Jambalaya is here to steal the show!<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"513\">Packed with bold, smoky flavours and a generous helping of juicy prawns, earthy mushrooms, and colourful veggies, this one-pan wonder is as festive as it is delicious.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"513\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>It\u2019s got just the right kick from chorizo and red chilli, balanced perfectly with the creamy avocado salsa and a bright zing of lime.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"779\">Whether you&#8217;re feeding a hungry crowd or just treating your family to something a little different, this vibrant dish is a flavour-packed celebration of good food and great company. Dive into this Easter feast with a Southern twist\u2014your tastebuds will thank you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"860\"><em data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"860\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Recipe and image courtesy of The South African Mushroom Farmers&#8217; Association.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Prawn &amp; Mushroom Jambalaya<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Serves 6<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100g spicy chorizo, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>500g button mushrooms, sliced<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>2 stalks celery, finely sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 green pepper, diced<\/li>\n<li>1 red pepper, diced<\/li>\n<li>1 fresh red chilli, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp sweet smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>250g basmati rice<\/li>\n<li>500ml chicken or vegetable stock<\/li>\n<li>2 large tomatoes, diced<\/li>\n<li>3-5 fresh bay leaves<\/li>\n<li>250g prawns, deveined &amp; heads removed, shell \/ tail optional for presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To serve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lime, zest and juice<\/li>\n<li>2 spring onions, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 avocado, diced<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil, for cooking<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Cook the chorizo for a few minutes until it releases some of its own oils and begins to brown.<\/li>\n<li>Add the onion and cook until tender.<\/li>\n<li>If the chorizo is not very fatty &#8211; add a little drizzle of olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly golden.<\/li>\n<li>Add the garlic, celery, peppers,chilli, paprika and cumin.<\/li>\n<li>Season well with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Cook until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Add the rice and mix it in well to coat with all the spices and vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>Add the stock, bay leaves and tomatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and cook for \u00b1 12 minutes until the rice is just tender.<\/li>\n<li>Add the prawns, and gently stir them through the rice.<\/li>\n<li>Cover again and cook for a further 4\u20135 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To serve:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Toss the avocado with the spring onions and lime juice.<\/li>\n<li>Season well with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Scatter the jambalaya with the lime zest.<\/li>\n<li>Divide the jambalaya between plates, top with the dressed avocado salsa and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking to spice things up this Easter, move over roast lamb\u2014this Prawn &amp; Mushroom Jambalaya is here to steal the show! Packed with bold, smoky flavours and a generous helping of juicy prawns, earthy mushrooms, and colourful veggies, this one-pan wonder is as festive as it is delicious. 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