Matt Le Tissier’s Turkey Jambalaya

Serves 4-6

Ingredients
4 tsp olive oil
500g British turkey breast, cut into cubes
1 onion, chopped
1 red and 1 green pepper, de-seeded and chopped
4 sticks celery, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
4 spicy sausages or chorizo, sliced into chunks
2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
500g long-grain rice
2 tbsp turmeric
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp Tabasco
1.2 litres chicken stock
3 tomatoes, chopped
4 tbsp frozen peas
450g peeled prawns
Salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the turkey, onion, peppers, celery, garlic and sausages for about 10 minutes.

  2. Add the chillies, rice, spices and Tabasco, stirring well so the rice is well mixed in.

  3. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Add the tomatoes, peas and prawns and reduce heat to simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Taste for seasoning, adding salt, pepper and more spices if required. Serve