Preparation time:5 min
Cooking time: 25 min
Servings: 4
List of ingredients
- 5 Lafleur Authentique Pork & Beef Sausages
- 500 mL (2 cups) of Lafleur Smoked Ham, cubed
- 30 mL (2 tablespoons) of oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, finely sliced
- 1 pepper (any colour), diced
- 250 mL (1 cup) of long-grain rice
- 500 mL (2 cups) of chicken stock
- 60 mL (1/4 cup) of tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation
- Cook sausages in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Let sausages cool and cut into diagonal slices.
- Brown sausages and ham in oil. Add garlic, onion, celery and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring well to coat with oil.
- Add stock and blend in tomato paste.
- Add herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, partly covered, over medium heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Tips from the chef
- For an exotic touch, add small pieces of pineapple.
- For color and variety, add green peas.