Jambalaya Mix Recipe - Recreate and Enjoy the
Traditional Flavours of Louisiana Cuisine

If you've got a jambalaya recipe to make you're going to need a homemade jambalaya mix! And the recipe below is the perfect blend of herbs and spices that will allow you to recreate the authentic flavours of Louisiana Creole cuisine. You can also add it to traditional Creole dishes like gumbos, crawfish bisque and the classic rice and gravy.

 What You'll Need: (makes about 11-12 tablespoons)

4 tbsp paprika 
2 tbsp dried thyme
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
2-3 tsp chili powder (hot or mild)
2 tsp black peppercorns
2-3 tsp sea salt
2 tsp celery seeds
4 dried bay leaves

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Crumble the bay leaves
  • Grind the bay leaves with the salt, celery seeds and peppercorns
  • Add to a bowl
  • Add the cayenne, paprika, chili, onion and garlic powders and combine
  • Crumble in the thyme and parsley. Stir again

Store your jambalaya spice mix in an airtight container out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months before making a fresh amount.

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