Jambalaya

• 6 boneless chicken thighs
• ½ chorizo sausage, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 sticks celery, chopped
• 1 can chopped tomatoes plus one can of water
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• pinch chilli flakes
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp coriander
• 1 cup frozen prawns
• 2 cups long grain rice

Saute the garlic and onions for a few mins without browning

Add the green pepper and celery to the pan and gently fry for a few mins

Cut the chicken into pieces and add it and the chorizo to the pan.

Brown the chicken

Pour over the tomatoes and water, add the tomato paste and the herbs & spices.

Cook on low for 20-30 mins

Add the rice (and more water if necessary). Cook for another 30 mins.

Add the prawns. Cook for another 10 mins.

Serve with crusty bread.