Jambalaya

[Roseybaby]

Hey all
New here and wondering if someone can help.
I've friends over for dinner tonight and I'm cooking a jambalaya, I want to cook it an hour or so before we eat so I'm not faffing when they are here, can I keep it warm enough to serve for that long and when should I add the prawns.

Thanks

[TwinningIt]

I wouldn’t cook rice that far ahead to keep warm.
Do you cook the rice in together with everything else (absorption way) or separately? I cook mine all in together - if I’m trying to get ahead, I fry onions, veg etc first then cool it. Quick reheat, add rice and stock then it’s pretty hands free and add prawns at the end. Not much faffing.

[UrbaneSprawl]

Cracking Friday night dish, just like my dad used to make!

I wouldn’t keep it warm that long, but I often cook into in advance and let it cool before serving.

I fry off the onion then stir in rice to go translucent in the oil, then add celery, peppers, tomaotes etc., fry for a bit more then add prawns and meats, followed by chicken stock.

[Thebluedog]

If I want to keep it I use microwave rice (yes I know), and add that just before I serve

[Roseybaby]

Thanks all. I just cooked it while they was there. It was tasty too