Zatarain's is an American food and spice company based in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States that makes a large family of products with seasonings and spices that are part of the cultural cuisine and heritage of Louisiana and New Orleans' Cajun and Creole traditions that includes root beer extract, seasonings ...

Ingredients. Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice (Rice, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Spices (Including Paprika, Red Pepper, Chili Pepper, Black Pepper), Salt, Onion, Red and Green Bell Pepper, Garlic, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid & Natural Flavor.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: 1. Pour contents of bag into 2-quart microwaveable casserole dish. Cover. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes.

Microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) 18 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Let stand in microwave 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving. *Add cooked shrimp during last 5 minutes of cooking time.

New Orleans Zatarain's is known for delivering the authentic flavors of New Orleans to dinner tables nationwide, and we think it matters that our products are made by New Orleanians in New Orleans, the city our company has called home for more than 125 years.

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Jambalaya has influences of Spanish, French, African, Native American and Caribbean cooking styles and produce. Perhaps the most obvious of these is Spanish, due to the dish's similarity to paella, which was brought to New Orleans by foreign explorers.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

1. Pour contents of bag into 2-quart microwaveable casserole dish. Cover. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes. Stir to separate pasta. Cover.
2. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes longer or until chicken and pasta are hot.
3. Let stand in microwave 2 to 3 minutes. Stir and serve.

Ingredients. Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice (Rice, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Salt, Onion, Yeast Extract, Red and Green Bell Pepper, Sugar, Garlic, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Spices (Including Turmeric, Red Pepper, Paprika), Brown Sugar, Citric Acid & Natural Flavor.

730 days To maintain the freshest flavor and color, Zatarain's® Red Beans and Rice Mix should be stored in a cool, dry place away from exposure to heat, humidity, moisture, direct sunlight and fluorescent light. Unopened Zatarain's® Red Beans and Rice Mix packages are shelf stable and can be held for use for up to 730 days.

Zatarain's® Yellow Rice Mix

1. STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS.
2. MIX 2 1/2 cups water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp.
3. SIMMER 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
4. REMOVE from heat.
5. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS.
6. MIX 2 1/2 cups hot water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp.
7. MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 minutes.
8. CAUTION: Bowl and contents will be very hot.

Emile A. Zatarain Sr. According to Zatarain's history, the company started in 1889 when Emile A. Zatarain Sr. invented and trademarked a root beer he called Pa-Poose.

Would I buy it? Yes. Dan Kane: I'm a longtime fan of Zatarain's New Orleans-style box mixes, especially the Jambalaya and Red Beans and Rice varieties, which, with the addition of other ingredients, can easily become a full-fledged meal.

There is some folklore that claims jambalaya originates from the French Quarter of New Orleans, in the original sector. It may have been an attempt by the Spanish to make paella in the New World, where saffron was not readily available due to import costs and the French in Louisiana named it.