jambalaya

[ juhm-buh-lahy-uh ]

noun

1. a dish of Creole origin, consisting of rice cooked with ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish, herbs, spices, and vegetables, especially tomatoes, onions, and peppers.

jambalaya

/ ˌdʒʌmbəˈlaɪə /

noun

1. a Creole dish made of shrimps, ham, rice, onions, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of jambalaya¹

1740–50; < Louisiana French < Provençal jambalaia, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of jambalaya¹

C19: from Louisiana French, from Provençal jambalaia chicken and rice stew

Example Sentences

The annual celebration gives me the perfect excuse to introduce you to a gem of Southern cuisine: the mighty jambalaya.

From Seattle Times

Harris swept through the work area, past tall shelves piled high with plates and pans, stopping where Kam Winslow was stirring a giant bowl of jambalaya.

From Los Angeles Times

For his jambalaya, he uses what he and my sister call the “Papa Bear Pot,” a beast of a dutch oven.

From Salon

She'd never had jollof rice but thought maybe she could use jambalaya.

From Literature

I won’t take sides in the jollof wars, but I am showcasing a Liberian version that’s somewhat reminiscent of a New Orleans jambalaya — soupy and full of seafood and meat, with a deep tomato flavor.

From Salon