TweetPin19Share1Share20 Shares All images (c) 2014 NaturallyStellar.com – This is an original Recipe, created by me. Wanna be the star of your kitchen? Then make some Mamalaya. It’s my little take on Jambalaya but with a milder, savory flavor and stick to your bones goodness that even the pickiest of eaters will love. It’s been a few years, but I’m finally beginning to get my son to eat rice again. I mean this kid was so disgusted with rice at one point that I actually thought something was wrong with him. But I soon realized it was no different from his disdain for mac & cheese, eggs, tomatoes, salad, orange juice or any other stuff that made me question whether my son was actually mine. So I came up with Mamalaya and it’s a hit! I mean plates are being wiped clean! I believe the key to getting my baby to like this is the fact that I use Yellow Rice as the main ingredient, instead of “boring” white rice. Remember, you can substitute or add whatever you like to this, but if you want to taste the full goodness, the tasty glory of this dish, then please don’t change a thing…just go with it. You’ll thank me later. What You’ll Need 1 10 oz. Package Vigo Saffron Yellow Rice 1 Pack Johnsonville Sweet Sausage Sliced (or Remove Casing & Create Large Chunks) 2 Cups Swanson Chicken Stock (not Broth) 1 Cup Water 1/2 Large Sweet Onion Diced 4 Scallions Chopped 7-9 Grape Tomatoes Sliced Tools Frying Pan Large Pot with Lid (hopefully a tight-fitting lid) 5 Mins Prep Cook Time: 25-30 Mins CHECK THIS OUT ✴ Dinner Won't Suffer Because You're BusyBegin cooking your sausage over med/high heat. Stir often. When sausage is just about done, add your onions & scallions to the pan. When the onions begin to turn clear & your sausage is fully cooked, remove the pan from the heat & set aside. Place large pot over med/high heat & pour contents of frying pan into the large pot. Immediately add your tomatoes and stir. Now pour in your Rice and 2 cups of Chicken Stock, stir. Add 1 cup of water, stir again and allow everything to come to a rolling boil. When pot has reached boiling point and everything is all bubbly and smelling heavenly, cover tightly & reduce heat to a low simmer. Let rice cook for about 25 minutes or until it reaches your desired tenderness. *Tip – if after 25 mins your rice isn’t tender enough for you, just add a tablespoon or 2 of water, cover tightly and let cook for an additional 5 mins over low/med heat. Don’t open the lid, Leave the lid on tight until dinner is ready. Now you can eat this as a 1 Dish Meal or pair it with a Veggie. It doesn’t require any extra seasoning because the flavor is already awesome. My favorite pairing is with ChiChi’s Sweet Corn Spoon Bread & some Garlic Butter Broccoli. Nom Nom…Enjoy! What’s your favorite Rice dish? The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Candice S. Founder, Editor-in-Chief of Women's Lifestyle Blog, Naturally Stellar | Beauty Writer and Content Creator | I left corporate life 7+ years ago, to pursue my goal of becoming a writer. Boom!! I did that! Now I'm an accomplished writer and boss babe running a successful blog business. You should hire me! #RockStarMoms Latest posts by Candice S. (see all) The Anatomy Of A Dope And Supportive Tribe - September 24, 2019 Nashville Indoor Fun: 7 Reasons to Choose Lane Motor Museum Over the Movies - September 20, 2019 If It’s Not 30 Minutes Or Less I’m Not Cooking - September 11, 2019 TweetPin19Share1Share20 SharesSummaryArticle NameReal People Meals | MamalayaDescriptionMamalaya. It's my little take on Jambalaya but with a milder, savory flavor and stick to your bones goodness that even the pickiest of eaters will love.Author Candice S. 10 Responses Tamika W September 13, 2014 This was great! Tasty, tasty, tasty! Reply Candice S. September 13, 2014 I’m so glad you liked it. it’s a staple in my house. Reply ...So She Writes... (@SoDreWrites) June 3, 2014 This looks so yummy! I’m definitely pinning this post so that I can give your “mamalaya” a try. I just know it will be a hit with hubby and the kiddies 🙂 Reply Candice S. June 5, 2014 Thank You so much! I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do. Reply FASHION du jour June 3, 2014 “Struggle” doesn’t even come close. Making dinner is the scariest part of my day. Reply Candice S. June 3, 2014 LOL. I know what you mean. Reply Cherese Agee March 13, 2014 This looks delicious. I’m going to make this for my husband… should give me a couple days free from cooking dinner lol. Reply Candice S. March 13, 2014 It’s definitely a timesaver. I make it and toss it in a big tupperware dish and let them have at it for the next few days. It normally lasts us about 3 days for our family of 3, if we eat it as a side. Reply Antionette Blake March 6, 2014 This looks fantastic – a definite must try recipe! Reply Candice S. March 6, 2014 Thanks Antionette! Reply Hey Rock Star! Drop Your Two Cents Cancel reply
...So She Writes... (@SoDreWrites) June 3, 2014 This looks so yummy! I’m definitely pinning this post so that I can give your “mamalaya” a try. I just know it will be a hit with hubby and the kiddies 🙂 Reply
Candice S. June 5, 2014 Thank You so much! I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do. Reply
FASHION du jour June 3, 2014 “Struggle” doesn’t even come close. Making dinner is the scariest part of my day. Reply
Cherese Agee March 13, 2014 This looks delicious. I’m going to make this for my husband… should give me a couple days free from cooking dinner lol. Reply
Candice S. March 13, 2014 It’s definitely a timesaver. I make it and toss it in a big tupperware dish and let them have at it for the next few days. It normally lasts us about 3 days for our family of 3, if we eat it as a side. Reply